# Bean and cheese tostadas (from Red or Green?)

Video: [Bean Tostadas -- How to Make Quick & Easy Bean & Cheese Tostadas](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3ccOH6ijzo8) by [Red or Green?](https://www.youtube.com/@RedorGreen).
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- Serves: not stated
- Total time: not stated
- Ontario estimate*: ~$3.75 per serving, ~$11.25 for ~3 portions (assumed); saves ~$12.25* per serving (77%) vs ordering out (~$16.00*). * Estimate: predicted from the ingredient list: 1 line(s) priced from Ontario averages, the rest filled with typical costs for their type; the video doesn't state how many it serves, so 3 portions were assumed; restaurant comparison is a typical Ontario Mexican restaurant plate at ~$16, before delivery fees, tax and tip. Prices: Ontario averages (StatCan 2026-07) + RecipesMD estimates, pro-rated, staples excluded.

## Ingredients

- 4 corn tortillas corn tortillas
- to taste canola oil spray
- 1 tbsp bacon grease
- 1 can pinto beans
- 1 tsp salt
- to taste shredded cheese
- to taste spicy slaw
- to taste chopped tomatoes
- to taste guacamole
- to taste salsa
- to taste sour cream
- to taste cilantro

## Steps

1. [2:23](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3ccOH6ijzo8&t=143s) Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. [2:27](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3ccOH6ijzo8&t=147s) Place the corn tortillas onto the prepared baking sheet.
3. [2:34](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3ccOH6ijzo8&t=154s) Lightly spray both sides of each tortilla with oil.
4. [3:21](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3ccOH6ijzo8&t=201s) Bake the tortillas at 300°F (150°C) for 15 minutes, flipping them over halfway through.
5. [3:33](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3ccOH6ijzo8&t=213s) Melt the bacon grease in a small skillet over medium heat.
6. [3:45](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3ccOH6ijzo8&t=225s) Pour the can of pinto beans with their liquid into the skillet.
7. [3:49](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3ccOH6ijzo8&t=229s) Mash the beans thoroughly until they reach a smooth and creamy consistency.
8. [3:59](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3ccOH6ijzo8&t=239s) Stir in the salt and mix well, then set aside and keep warm.
9. Remove the toasted tortillas from the oven and let them cool slightly.
10. Spread an even layer of the warm mashed beans over each tortilla shell.
11. Add cheese, spicy slaw, chopped tomatoes, guacamole, salsa, sour cream, and cilantro to taste.

## Equipment

- baking sheet
- parchment paper
- tongs
- small skillet
- potato masher
- wooden spoon

## What the video didn't say

- exact number of servings
- total preparation and cooking time
- exact measurements for the toppings

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