Tostados with Pork
Pork is the meat of choice in Mexican dishes, so lean ground pork is perfect for this savory filling. It's perfect as a tostado-topper, a taco-filler or as a filling for enchiladas.
Serves: 4
Cook Time: 20 Minutes
Ingredients
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1 pound lean Smithfield Ground Pork
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1 cup chopped onion
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1 cup salsa hot or mild
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1/2 teaspoon chili powder
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1/4 cup sliced ripe olives
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4 crisp corn tortillas tostado style
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2-4 cups shredded lettuce
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1/2 cup shredded Monterey Jack or Cheddar cheese
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1 medium-size tomato cut in thin wedges
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1/2 cup sour cream
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Additional salsa
Steps
In large skillet brown ground pork with onion. Stir in salsa and chili powder; cover and cook over low heat 15 minutes. Stir in olives.
For each tostado place a tortilla on a plate. Top with layer of lettuce then hot pork mixture (about 2/3 cup). Sprinkle with cheese if desired. Garnish with tomato wedges and dollop of sour cream. Serve with additional salsa.
Serving Suggestions
This is fun for kids to fix and eat!
Recipe and photo courtesy of the National Pork Board. For more information visit www.porkbeinspired.com
