Dinner for 6
Red Chile Egg Tostadas
Corn tortillas crisp in oil, then hold refried beans, red sauce, melted cheese, firm eggs, avocado, and onions.
$6.03for 4 servings
$1.51 per serving$6.03 for 4
Typical price: Salefork's estimate of an everyday US shelf price for each ingredient. Pick your city to price it from this week's ad.
Photo: pinchofyum.com
- 20 minstart to table
- Easydifficulty
- 6servings as written
- $typical cost tier
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What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Tortillas$0.30 each typical | 6 | $1.80Typical price |
| Refried beans$0.10/oz typical | 14 oz | $1.40Typical price |
| Enchilada or taco sauce$0.16/oz typical | 8.5 oz | $1.36Typical price |
| Cheddar and shredded cheese$0.30/oz typical | 2 oz | $0.60Typical price |
| Eggs$0.30 each typical | 6 | $1.80Typical price |
| Fresh herbs (cilantro, parsley, basil)$1.49 each typical | a little | $0.09Typical price |
| Avocados$1.29 each typical | 1 | $1.29Typical price |
| Onions$1.29/lb typical | 0.1 lb | $0.13Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $9.05 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Olive and cooking oil
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 6 corn tortillas
- 3/8 cup avocado oil or vegetable oil for frying (optional)
- 1 cans (14 oz) refried beans
- 1 cup red enchilada sauce
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 6 eggs
- 2 tbsp cilantro
- 1 avocado
- pickled red onions
Steps
- Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Fry the six tortillas for 1 to 2 minutes per side until crisp, then drain them.
- Warm the refried beans and enchilada sauce in separate pans over medium heat for 5 minutes.
- Cook the eggs in a lightly oiled skillet over medium heat until the whites and yolks are firm.
- Spread beans over the tortillas, top with sauce and cheese, and broil at 400 F for 2 minutes until melted.
- Top the tostadas with eggs, cilantro, avocado, and pickled onions.
Swaps
- Onions for Red onionsabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
- Cheddar and shredded cheese for Mozzarellaabout the same price
- Tortillas for Pita or naanabout $0.25/each more at typical prices
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