HAPPY NEW YEAR EZ Meals readers! I cannot believe its 2010 … time has flown! AND what better way to start off the year than with a super EZ  one pot meal?! My ground beef and potato tostadas are a hearty meal that will satisfy your hunger without breaking the bank.

GROUND BEEF & POTATO TOSTADA

Servings: +4

Ingredients:

2 potato diced [any type will do]
1 small onion minced
2 large garlic cloves minced
1lb lean ground sirloin
1 chile chipotle with adobo sauce
1 tbsp tomato paste
1 8oz tomato sauce can
2 tbsp cooking oil
salt + pepper

Directions:

1. Heat oil in large skillet, once oil is hot add diced potatoes. Cook potatoes until translucent, about 8-12min. Then add onion and garlic, cook for another 2-5 min until onion is translucent and garlic is toasted.

2. Add ground sirloin to potatoes, break up sirloin as it cooks.

3. Add tomato sauce, paste and chipotle to the meat and potatoes, lower heat to a simmer and cook until sauce thicken slightly.

4.  Scoop meat and potatoes over tostada* and top with sour cream if desired.  ENJOY!

* Ground sirloin and potatoes can also be served alone or in tortillas, even over a salad!