Chipotle Beef Tostadas

Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Slice the beef chuck into large cubes for more browning and maximum flavor.
  2. 2Slice the beef chuck into large cubes for more browning and maximum flavor.
  3. 3Slice the beef chuck into large cubes for more browning and maximum flavor.
  4. 4Sear the beef in a very hot oiled pan until a deep brown color is achieved.
  5. 5Sear the beef in a very hot oiled pan until a deep brown color is achieved.
  6. 6Sear the beef in a very hot oiled pan until a deep brown color is achieved.
  7. 7Remove the beef from the pan.
  8. 8Remove the beef from the pan.
  9. 9Remove the beef from the pan.
  10. 10Char an onion and some garlic in the same pan.
  11. 11Char an onion and some garlic in the same pan.
  12. 12Char an onion and some garlic in the same pan.
  13. 13In a blender, add fire roasted tomatoes.
  14. 14In a blender, add fire roasted tomatoes.
  15. 15In a blender, add fire roasted tomatoes.
  16. 16Add chipotle peppers in adobo or chipotle sauce to the blender.
  17. 17Add chipotle peppers in adobo or chipotle sauce to the blender.
  18. 18Add chipotle peppers in adobo or chipotle sauce to the blender.
  19. 19Add soaked New Mexico and ancho chilis to the blender.
  20. 20Add soaked New Mexico and ancho chilis to the blender.
  21. 21Add soaked New Mexico and ancho chilis to the blender.
  22. 22Carefully add the charred onions and garlic to the blender.
  23. 23Carefully add the charred onions and garlic to the blender.
  24. 24Carefully add the charred onions and garlic to the blender.
  25. 25Add oregano, paprika, chili powder, salt, and pepper to the blender.
  26. 26Add oregano, paprika, chili powder, salt, and pepper to the blender.
  27. 27Add oregano, paprika, chili powder, salt, and pepper to the blender.
  28. 28Blend the ingredients until smooth.
  29. 29Blend the ingredients until smooth.
  30. 30Blend the ingredients until smooth.
  31. 31Drop the seared beef into a slow cooker, pressure cooker, or Crock-Pot.
  32. 32Drop the seared beef into a slow cooker, pressure cooker, or Crock-Pot.
  33. 33Drop the seared beef into a slow cooker, pressure cooker, or Crock-Pot.
  34. 34Smother the beef with the blended sauce mixture.
  35. 35Smother the beef with the blended sauce mixture.
  36. 36Smother the beef with the blended sauce mixture.
  37. 37Cover the slow cooker and cook on low and slow until the meat shreds like butter.
  38. 38Cover the slow cooker and cook on low and slow until the meat shreds like butter.
  39. 39Cover the slow cooker and cook on low and slow until the meat shreds like butter.
  40. 40While the beef is cooking, squeeze mayonnaise on top of corn.
  41. 41While the beef is cooking, squeeze mayonnaise on top of corn.
  42. 42While the beef is cooking, squeeze mayonnaise on top of corn.
  43. 43Sprinkle chili powder on the corn and mayonnaise mixture.
  44. 44Sprinkle chili powder on the corn and mayonnaise mixture.
  45. 45Sprinkle chili powder on the corn and mayonnaise mixture.
  46. 46Add a lot of cotija cheese to the corn mixture.
  47. 47Add a lot of cotija cheese to the corn mixture.
  48. 48Add a lot of cotija cheese to the corn mixture.
  49. 49Squeeze lime juice over the corn mixture.
  50. 50Squeeze lime juice over the corn mixture.
  51. 51Squeeze lime juice over the corn mixture.
  52. 52Mix the corn ingredients together.
  53. 53Mix the corn ingredients together.
  54. 54Mix the corn ingredients together.
  55. 55Fry corn tortillas in hot oil until crispy, or use a pre-made tostada shell.
  56. 56Fry corn tortillas in hot oil until crispy, or use a pre-made tostada shell.
  57. 57Fry corn tortillas in hot oil until crispy, or use a pre-made tostada shell.
  58. 58Smear each tostada with a little avocado and lime.
  59. 59Smear each tostada with a little avocado and lime.
  60. 60Smear each tostada with a little avocado and lime.
  61. 61Pile the chipotle beef on top of the avocado layer on each tostada.
  62. 62Pile the chipotle beef on top of the avocado layer on each tostada.
  63. 63Pile the chipotle beef on top of the avocado layer on each tostada.
  64. 64Add the corn mixture on top of the beef.
  65. 65Add the corn mixture on top of the beef.
  66. 66Add the corn mixture on top of the beef.
  67. 67Top with pico de gallo.
  68. 68Top with pico de gallo.
  69. 69Top with pico de gallo.
  70. 70Drizzle with chipotle sour cream.
  71. 71Drizzle with chipotle sour cream.
  72. 72Drizzle with chipotle sour cream.

Ingredients

  • 5 lbs beef chuck
  • 5 lbs beef chuck
  • 5 lbs beef chuck
  • 1 red onion
  • 1 red onion
  • 1 red onion
  • 10 garlic cloves
  • 10 garlic cloves
  • 10 garlic cloves
  • 15 oz fire roasted tomatoes
  • 15 oz fire roasted tomatoes
  • 15 oz fire roasted tomatoes
  • 1 can Chipotle sauce
  • 1 can Chipotle sauce
  • 1 can Chipotle sauce
  • 3 ancho chilis
  • 3 ancho chilis
  • 3 ancho chilis
  • 3 New Mexico chilis
  • 3 New Mexico chilis
  • 3 New Mexico chilis
  • 0.5 cup chili water
  • 0.5 cup chili water
  • 0.5 cup chili water
  • 0.25 cup white vinegar
  • 0.25 cup white vinegar
  • 0.25 cup white vinegar
  • 2 tsp cumin
  • 2 tsp cumin
  • 2 tsp cumin
  • 1 tbsp chili powder
  • 1 tbsp chili powder
  • 1 tbsp chili powder
  • 1 tbsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tbsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tbsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tbsp oregano
  • 1 tbsp oregano
  • 1 tbsp oregano
  • 2 tbsp salt
  • 2 tbsp salt
  • 2 tbsp salt
  • 30 oz canned corn
  • 30 oz canned corn
  • 30 oz canned corn
  • 0.33 cup mayo
  • 0.33 cup mayo
  • 0.33 cup mayo
  • 0.25 cup cotija cheese
  • 0.25 cup cotija cheese
  • 0.25 cup cotija cheese
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 1 juice lime
  • 1 juice lime
  • 1 juice lime
  • salt
  • salt
  • salt
  • 1 cup Mexican crema
  • 1 cup Mexican crema
  • 1 cup Mexican crema
  • 0.25 cup Chipotle hot sauce
  • 0.25 cup Chipotle hot sauce
  • 0.25 cup Chipotle hot sauce
  • 1 tbsp honey
  • 1 tbsp honey
  • 1 tbsp honey
  • 0.5 tsp chili powder
  • 0.5 tsp chili powder
  • 0.5 tsp chili powder
  • 0.5 tsp paprika
  • 0.5 tsp paprika
  • 0.5 tsp paprika
  • salt
  • salt
  • salt
  • tostadas or fried corn tortillas
  • tostadas or fried corn tortillas
  • tostadas or fried corn tortillas
  • avocado
  • avocado
  • avocado
  • lime
  • lime
  • lime
  • salt
  • salt
  • salt
  • corn
  • corn
  • corn
  • Chipotle sour cream
  • Chipotle sour cream
  • Chipotle sour cream
  • pico de gallo
  • pico de gallo
  • pico de gallo

Equipment

cutting boardknifepantongsblenderslow cookercrockpotbowl

Tips

  • Sear the beef to a deep brown color for maximum flavor.
  • Be careful not to overload the tostadas, as they might fall apart.