Especials del Sudoeste
Southwest Specialties

Shortening
2 cups shredded lettuce
6 Corn Tortillas*
2 tomatoes, chopped
3 cups Chile Con Carne*
1 1/2 cups grated sharp Cheddar cheese
1/2 cup chopped green onions

Heat 4 inches of shortening 
in a heavy pan 
on medium-high heat.
Fry tortillas in hot shortening 
until crisp, 
holding down in the center 
with round wooden roller,
ladle, or similar object.
(Tortilla will form 
into a cup shape.) 
Drain on absorbent towels.
Fill each tostada with 
chile con carne and top 
with onions, lettuce, 
tomatoes, and cheese.


* See recipes for 
Corn Tortillas
and 
Chile Con Carne