Beef and Chorizo Tostadas

Beef and Chorizo Tostadas

A tostada is a perfect vessel for this savoury beef and chorizo combinations. It is matched with fresh toppings, making every bite satisfying.

Tostadas are a perfect vessel for many different meats. They are also great for seafood, and soups. Today you will learn how to make a Beef and chorizo version, this is a quick recipe that your family will love.

Ingredients

Tostadas

  • Tostada shells
  • 1 lb ground beef 
  • 1 tube of beef chorizo 
  • 1 tsp garlic salt 
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1/2 tsp chili powder
  • 1/2 tsp cumin
  • 1 can of pinto beans 
  • Lettuce 
  • Crema 
  • Queso fresco 
  • Salsa (find an easy recipe here)
  • Salt to taste 

Easy Guac

  • 2 avocados 
  • 1 lime
  • Salt

Instructions

  1. Brown and cook down ground beef, which 1/2 the tube of beef chorizo. Add garlic salt, onion powder, chili powder, and cumin. Set aside 
  2. In a small pot add the other half of your chorizo tube, cook down. Then add your pinto beans, do not drain them. 
  3. Simmer beans and chorizo for about 10-15 min, then smash down to desired consistency.
  4. Wash and cut lettuce. Add your avocado and juice your lime into a bowl, smash that down and add in salt to your liking. At this time you can also make your salsa or use salsa from another day. Find an easy one here. 
  5. Grab your tostadas, add beans, meat, lettuce, crema, salsa, and guac. 
  6. Enjoy!

Tips & Notes

  • While the beans are simmering, preparing all your toppings! This makes it so that everything is done at the same time!

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