Shredded Pork and Caramelized Onion Tostada
Servings 1
Equipment
- Large skillet
Ingredients
Caramelized Onions:
- ½ tbsp butter or olive oil
- ½ yellow onion sliced thickly
- Sea salt to taste
Tostada Shell:
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil
- Corn tortilla
- Sea salt to taste
Toppings:
- ½ cup refried beans warmed
- ½ cup shredded pork warmed
- ½ cup mixed greens or shredded lettuce
- ¼ cup Monterey Jack cheese shredded
- A few grape or cherry tomatoes sliced
- 1 green onion sliced
Serving:
- Roasted salsa verde
- Guacamole
- Sour cream
Instructions
- Caramelize the onions by heating the butter or olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onions and cook, stirring often, for 15 minutes, or until golden brown and tender. Side Note: Add a little bit of water if the onions run dry while cooking.
- Season the onions with sea salt to taste. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
- Cook the tostada shell by heating the olive oil in the same large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the corn tortilla and cook for 3 minutes per side, or until golden brown and crisp. Remove from the skillet and place on a paper towel to drain. Season with sea salt to taste.
- To create the pork tostada, spread the warm beans over the crisp tortilla, then add the warmed shredded pork followed by the mixed greens, cheese, tomatoes, and green onions.
- Serve immediately with salsa verde, guacamole, and sour cream. Enjoy.