Tostada Salad - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 lb. ground beef
1 small onion, chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
1 to 2 tsp. chili powder
1/2 tsp. salt
1 (8 oz.) can chopped green chilies
cooking oil
6 (10 inch) flour tortillas
2 large tomatoes, chopped
1 small head lettuce, shredded
1 1/2 c. grated Cheddar cheese
chopped green onions
salsa
olives
sour cream

Preparation

In skillet, cook beef, onion and garlic until brown.
Drain well; add chili powder, salt and chilies.
Simmer uncovered for 15 minutes.
In heavy skillet, heat 1/4 inch oil.
Fry tortillas one at a time.
Drain on paper towels.
Place tortillas on plates; divide ingredients equally.
Layer in following order:
Beef mixture, tomato, lettuce and cheese.
Garnish as desired.