Southwest tostadas by Robbie Shoults with Bear Creek Smokehouse

Published: Sep. 18, 2026 at 4:02 PM CDT

TYLER, Texas (KLTV) - We had a great time with Robbie showing how to make his family’s favorite way to make tostadas for a simple meal with minimal cooking. Perfect for hot summer nights!

Southwest Tostadas

3 cups shredded cooked chicken

1 red and 1 green bell pepper

2 jalapenos

1/3 cup chopped red onion

1/4 cilantro (unless you don’t like it, like Mama Steph)

1 cup fire roasted corn from a can, drained

1 cup black beans from can, drained and rinsed

1/2 cup mayonnaise

1 teaspoon honey

2 tablespoons fresh squeezed lime juice

1/2 teaspoon each garlic powder, ground cumin, and paprika

1 teaspoon chili powder

Bag of tostada shells

For garnish: diced tomatoes, fresh avocado

Mix together the mayo, chicken, veggies (except avocado) and seasonings in a medium sized bowl.

Mash an avocado in a small bowl.

Spread one tostada shell with a teaspoon or so of mashed avocado.

Top with generous amount of the chicken and veggie mixture.

Top with fresh tomatoes, if desired

Enjoy!

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