Picadillo Tostadas

Name: Picadillo Tostadas
Ingredients: 1 1⁄2 lb. (750 g) boneless beef chuck, trimmed of most fat and cut into 1⁄2-inch (12-mm) cubes; Salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste; 2 Tbs. canola oil, plus more for frying; 1 yellow onion, finely chopped; 3 garlic cloves, finely chopped; 2 small Granny Smith or other tart green apples, peeled, cored and coarsely grated; 1 cup (6 oz./185 g) canned crushed tomatoes; 2 Tbs. cider vinegar; 3 bay leaves; 1 tsp. ground cumin; 1⁄4 tsp. ground cinnamon; 1⁄8 tsp. ground cloves; 1⁄3 cup (2 oz./60 g) golden raisins; 1⁄2 cup (2 1⁄2 oz./75 g) toasted almond slivers, chopped; 6 corn tortillas, each about 6 inches (15 cm) in diameter; 2 to 3 Tbs. coarsely chopped fresh cilantro