Craving Mexican food at home? Check out how to make these tasty tostadas - Makini's Kitchen

sour cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: plain yogurt

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Nutritional yeast adds flavor without dairy

Cook ground beef in a skillet over medium heat until browned, about 5-7 minutes.

Add chopped onion and minced garlic to the skillet; sauté until softened, about 3-4 minutes.

Stir in diced tomato and bell pepper; cook until vegetables are tender, about 5 minutes.

Season with cumin, chili powder, salt, and black pepper; mix well and cook for another 2 minutes.

Remove from heat and stir in chopped cilantro and lime juice to taste.

Arrange tostada shells on a serving platter.

Top each tostada shell with a generous spoonful of the carne picada mixture.

Add sliced avocado on top of the meat.

Drizzle with sour cream or Greek yogurt, if using.

Sprinkle cheese over the top, if desired.

Garnish with additional cilantro and lime wedges.

Serve immediately, allowing guests to add toppings as desired.

Cooking Techniques

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