A tostada is a flat tortilla, with toppings; a taco is a folded tortilla filled with a variety of foods such as grated cheese, shredded lettuce and meat sauce. Use this meat sauce as a basis for either and let each person top or fill their own taco or tostada. Packaged crisp tortillas can be served cold or warm; warm in a 300ºF oven for 5 minutes. Soft tortillas should be fried one at a time in a skillet in hot vegetable oil for 30 seconds or until golden brown and crisp. Drain on paper towels and keep warm in a 300ºF oven.
Ingredients
Method
In a large skillet, cook pork over medium heat until brown. Pour off fat.
Add onion and garlic and cook until tender.
Stir in tomato sauce, chili powder, oregano, salt, cumin and crushed red pepper flakes.
Simmer for 5 to 10 minutes. If mixture becomes dry add a little water.
Spoon into serving dish. Place bowls of various toppings on table. Let each person spoon some meat mixture into tortilla then top with cheese, lettuce and other toppings of their choice.
Timers
Preparation Cooking Start To FinishIngredients
Directions
In a large skillet, cook pork over medium heat until brown. Pour off fat.
Add onion and garlic and cook until tender.
Stir in tomato sauce, chili powder, oregano, salt, cumin and crushed red pepper flakes.
Simmer for 5 to 10 minutes. If mixture becomes dry add a little water.
Spoon into serving dish. Place bowls of various toppings on table. Let each person spoon some meat mixture into tortilla then top with cheese, lettuce and other toppings of their choice.
