Chipotle Barbacoa Tostadas with Avocado Crema

Ingredients

• 4 pieces Tostada shells
• 1 cup Shredded beef (barbacoa-style)
• 1 tbsp Chipotle in adobo sauce(optional)
• 1/2 cup Canned black beans, drained and rinsed
• 1/2 medium Avocado
• 1/4 cup Plain Greek yogurt
• 1 tbsp Lime juice
• 1 clove Garlic(optional)
• 1/2 tsp Ground cumin(optional)
• 1/4 tsp Salt(optional)
• 1 tsp Olive oil(optional)
• 1 tbsp Chopped cilantro(optional)
• 1/2 cup Shredded lettuce(optional)

Instructions

1. 1

   Prep (15 minutes): If using chipotle in adobo, mince it and set aside. Mash the avocado in a bowl, then stir in Greek yogurt, lime juice, and (if using) garlic, salt, and cumin to make a smooth avocado crema.

2. 2

   Cook (25 minutes): Warm the shredded beef in a skillet over medium heat with olive oil (if using). Stir in chipotle in adobo (if using) and cook until hot and slightly thickened, about 10–12 minutes. Add black beans and cook for another 5–8 minutes, stirring, until warmed through.

3. 3

   Assemble: Spoon beans and chipotle barbacoa onto each tostada shell. Top with shredded lettuce (if using) and drizzle with avocado crema.

4. 4

   Serve immediately, garnishing with cilantro (if using).