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I've been in tostada heaven the past few weeks! These Ground Beef Tostadas are the latest incarnation -- they are tremendously satisfying and a welcome upgrade to the beef hardshell tacos I grew up with!

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The key is to infuse the ground beef with the flavor of chipotles. Here's what I used for the ground beef:

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1 lb. ground beef 1/2 small onion 2 garlic cloves 1-2 chipotles in adobo 1-2 tablespoons adobo sauce 1 tablespoon chile powder 3/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon cumin 2-3 teaspoons Mexican oregano black pepper

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Bring to a simmer and give it a final taste for seasoning. I added another generous pinch of salt.

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Now it's time to build the Tostadas!! Start with a thin layer of refried beans.

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Add a healthy layer of the awesome ground beef mixture.

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A few spoonfuls of Salsa

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And top with: cabbage/lettuce plenty of cheese cilantro (optional) a squeeze of lime

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So good!!

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It's such a quick, satisfying dinner. Feel free to adjust the fixings to your liking, but no skimping on the awesome ground beef, that's the key!!

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For the full ingredient list and instructions, click the link below. Enjoy!!