Salvadoran Flat Tostadas

Name: Salvadoran Flat Tostadas
Cuisine: American, Latin American
Ingredients: For the Tortilla Base; 8 corn tortillas; 1 cup vegetable oil (for frying); For the Meat Mixture; 1 pound ground beef or shredded chicken; 1 small onion, finely chopped; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1 medium green bell pepper, finely diced; 1 small tomato, chopped; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1 teaspoon paprika; Salt and pepper to taste; For the Curtido (Cabbage Slaw); 2 cups fresh cabbage, finely shredded; 1 large carrot, grated; 1/4 cup white vinegar; 1 tablespoon sugar; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper; For the Toppings; 2 hardboiled eggs, sliced; 1/2 cup refried beans; 1/2 cup crumbled queso fresco; 1/2 cup tomato sauce; Fresh cilantro, chopped (for garnish)