Every good thing given and every perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights, with whom there is no variation or shifting shadow. (James 1:17)

Tostada Grande

¾ lb. ground beef

1 (16-oz.) can tomatoes, drained & chopped

1 t. ground cumin

¾ t. salt

8 flour tortillas (6-8”)

1 cup Pace Picante

1½ cups shredded cheddar

2 cups shredded lettuce

1 med. tomato, chopped

1 ripe avocado, peeled, seeded & sliced


Brown meat; drain.  Stir in tomatoes, cumin and salt; cover and simmer 5 minutes.  Cover bottom and sides of 12” pizza pan with tortillas, overlapping attractively.  Spread with Pace Picante; top with meat mixture.  Bake at 350ºF 20 minutes.  Sprinkle with cheese.  Arrange lettuce, tomato and avocado over top.  Cut into wedges using knife and serve with additional Pace.  MAKES 6 SERVINGS.