A folded tortilla packed with seasoned beef, cheese, a crunchy tostada layer, sour cream, lettuce and tomato, toasted until crisp. This pesto version is finished with fresh basil and pine nuts and parmesan cheese. Ready in about 35 minutes.
Prep 15 min Cook 20 min Serves 4 Medium
Ingredients
🍅Tomato1, diced
🫙Vegetable Oil1 tbsp
🌿Fresh Basil1 cup
🍗Ground Beef400 g
🧀Cheddar Cheese1 cup, shredded
🫙Taco Seasoning2 tbsp
🧀Sour Cream1/2 cup
🌾Flour Tortillas4 large + 1 small, cut
🌾Tortilla Chips1 cup (or 4 tostadas)
🥬Lettuce1 cup, shredded
🫙Pine Nuts2 tbsp
Optional extras
🧀Parmesan Cheese1/4 cup
Instructions
1
Brown the beef with taco seasoning and a splash of water.
2
Layer beef and cheese in the centre of a large tortilla, then the chips, sour cream, lettuce and tomato.
3
Fold the edges in pleats over the filling and cap with a small tortilla piece.
4
Toast seam-side down in an oiled pan until golden, flip and toast the other side.
5
Blend basil, pine nuts, parmesan and olive oil into a quick pesto and spoon it over.
Chef's tip
Warm the large tortillas first so they fold without cracking.
