Photo by Karen Hermann
Serves 6
1 pound ground beef
1 cup chopped red bell pepper
½ cup chili sauce
1 teaspoon taco seasoning
Kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper
6 tostada shells
3 cups shredded lettuce
1 cup guacamole
1½ cups shredded Mexican cheeses
Salsa
Sliced pickled jalapenos
Black olives
Chopped green onion (optional)
Chopped cilantro (optional)
In a large skillet over medium heat, cook beef and red pepper until meat is no longer pink. Drain, and stir in chili sauce, taco seasoning, salt and pepper; heat thoroughly.
Layer each tostada with lettuce, meat mixture, guacamole, cheese, salsa, jalapenos and black olives. Top with chopped green onion and cilantro, if desired.