Pinata Tostadas

This might be good for a Cinco de Mayo celebration (or whenever, I'm not one to judge). I got it from work and stripped the brand names.

• Ready In: 20 mins
• Yields: 12 tostadas

Ingredients

• 1  lb  refried beans
• 4 1⁄2 ounces  chopped green chilies, drained
• 12  tostadas
• 1  lb ground beef
• 1  lb salsa
• 1 1⁄2 cups  shredded lettuce
• 3⁄4 cup  shredded cheddar cheese
• 3⁄4 cup  diced tomatoes

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 375°F.
2. Stir together beans and chiles.
3. Spread 2 to 3 tablespoons bean mixture onto each tostada shell and place on large ungreased cookie sheet.
4. Bake 5 to 7 minutes or until hot.
5. Brown beef in 10-inch skillet over medium-high heat, stirring frequently; drain.
6. Stir in 1 1/2 cups of the salsa.
7. Reduce heat to medium; cook 2 to 3 minutes or until hot.
8. Serve tostada shells topped with hot beef mixture, shredded lettuce, cheese, tomatoes and remaining salsa.