2009 Georgia National Fair Peanut Recipe Contest Winners
Category: Unsweet Dish
3rd place: Neil Jones, Madison, Ga.

Jimmy Carter’s Favorite Tostada

1 lb. ground beef
1 envelope taco seasoning mix
¾ cup water
12 tostado shells
2 cups boiled peanuts, shelled and mashed
1 package shredded lettuce
1 cup diced tomato
2 cups shredded Mexican blend cheese
Salsa

Cook ground beef in a medium skillet over medium high heat until done. Drain and mix in taco seasoning mix and water. Cook until mixture becomes thick.

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Place tostado shells on baking sheet until warm about 5 to 7 minutes.

In a small skillet warm mashed peanuts over medium high heat.

Spread each tostado shell with ¼ cup peanuts. Top with ground beef mixture, salsa, shredded lettuce, tomato, and cheese. Garnish with sour cream and green onions if desired.

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