Tostada with Peach Chipotle Salsa and The Best Guacamole

Ground beef is almost, if not, the best "go to" ingredient for easy, budget conscious cooking.  I generally buy it from the meet counter of one of our supermarkets when it is on sale, package it into smaller serving sizes and store it in the freezer.  It only takes about 5 minutes or so in the microwave on the defrost setting and it's ready for a million different uses.  I put mine to use in one of my favorites, tostadas on fresh corn tortillas, which were toasted to crispy perfection right over the flame of my stove using no oil. The great thing about tacos or tostadas in the summer is that they are the perfect vehicle for using all of the beautiful produce available at the farm stands right now.  I topped mine with home made peach chipotle salsa and a dollop of the the best guacamole, if I do say so myself. 

Peach Chipotle Salsa
farm stand peaches
ripe summer tomatoes
chipotle in adobo sauce
red onion
garlic cloves
fresh lime juice
cilantro
salt

Prepare the ingredients by cutting the tomatoes, peach and red onions into a rough chop.  Place them into a food processeor with 1 chipotle pepper, garlic, lime juice, cilantro and salt.  Pulse until the desired consistency is reached and no large pieces of any one item remain.  It is difficult to give precise amounts as it largely depends on your taste.  I find 1 tomato, 2 peaches, 1/2 onion, 1 chipotle and 2 garlic cloves work well for me, but you can certainly adjust for your personal taste.


The Best Guacamole
ripe avocado
serrano pepper, finely diced
red onion, finely diced
garlic clove, minced
cilantro, chopped 
pinch cumin
lime juice
salt

In a bowl combine serrano pepper, red onion, garlic, cilantro, lime juice, cumin and salt.  Fold in avocado, mashing with a fork to incorporate well with other ingredients and to reach desired consistency.  Taste for seasoning and adjust accordingly.