Cheese and Chile Beef Tostadas

Steps

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1. 1
   Heat oil in a large pan. On one side, prepare to cook the beef; on the other side, roast the tomatoes and serrano chiles.
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2. 2
   Add onion and jalapeño chiles to the roasting area and cook until they blister and char on all sides.
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3. 3
   Once the oil is hot, add the beef to the pan, season with salt and ground pepper, and cook until browned.
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4. 4
   Place the roasted chiles in a plastic bag and let them steam briefly to make peeling easier.
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5. 5
   Prepare guacamole: finely chop serrano chile and onion, add to mashed avocado with salt, mix well, and finish with a squeeze of lime juice.
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6. 6
   Peel the roasted chiles, carefully open them, remove the seeds, and clean them thoroughly.
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7. 7
   In a molcajete (stone mortar), grind the roasted tomatoes, garlic, and onion until roughly mashed, season with salt.
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8. 8
   Fry the corn tortillas in hot oil until golden and crispy.
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   Place an opened chile on each fried tortilla, top with cheese, flip, and let the cheese melt.
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    Assemble: place the tortilla and melted-cheese-topped chile on a plate, then top with cooked beef, guacamole, and salsa.
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