Name: Authentic Mexican Tostadas
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 30 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Mexico
Ingredients: *For the Crispy Tostada Shells:**; 8-10 corn tortillas; Vegetable oil or lard (for frying); Salt (to taste); *For the Refried Beans:**; 2 cups cooked pinto beans, with liquid; 2 tablespoons lard or vegetable oil; 1/4 white onion, finely chopped; 1 clove garlic, minced; 1/2 teaspoon cumin, ground; Salt (to taste); *For the Tinga de Pollo (Shredded Chicken):**; 2 cups cooked and shredded chicken (from poached chicken breast or thighs); 1/2 white onion, thinly sliced; 2 tomatoes, chopped; 1 chipotle pepper in adobo sauce, minced (plus 1-2 teaspoons of the sauce); 1/2 teaspoon Mexican oregano; 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; Salt (to taste); *For the Toppings and Garnishes:**; 1 cup crumbled Cotija cheese or Queso Fresco; 2 cups shredded iceberg lettuce or cabbage; 1/2 cup Mexican crema or sour cream; 1/2 cup salsa (Salsa Roja or Pico de Gallo); 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro; 1/4 cup sliced radishes (optional); 1 lime, cut into wedges

Tostadas 🇲🇽 Mexico

A Mexican dish consisting of a toasted tortilla topped with various ingredients.

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Tortilla meat beans cheese

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