Crispy Beef Tostadas - cooking recipe

Ingredients

Tostadas
3 cups flour
5 teaspoons baking powder
1 1/4 cups milk
Beef Mixture
1 lb ground beef
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 (4 ounce) can diced green chilies
2 tablespoons taco seasoning
salt and pepper
1/2 - 3/4 cup water
1 (16 ounce) can refried beans
Optional Toppings
chopped tomato
shredded lettuce
sliced olive
shredded cheddar cheese
sliced green onion
salsa
sour cream
guacamole
vegetable oil (for frying)

Preparation

In a large bowl, combine flour and baking powder; add milk and form a soft dough. Knead until mixed thoroughly. Cover and let rest 30 minutes.
Meanwhile, brown beef and garlic in large skillet until meat is no longer pink; drain well.
Add chilies, taco seasoning, salt and pepper if desired, and water. Simmer uncovered for 10 minutes.
Stir in beans and heat through; keep warm.
In a deep fat fryer or skillet, preheat oil to 375.
Separate dough into 6 equal portions. Roll over lightly floured surface into a 7 inch circle.
Fry tostadas in hot oil until golden, turning once; drain on paper towels.
Immediately top each tostada with meat mixture and desired toppings.