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

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CHILI MAC

Servings: 4

CHILI MAC is an all American one pot hearty meal that will satisfy even the pickiest eater out there! Its hearty enough to serve alone but also pairs well with a big green salad or steamed green beans.

Ingredients:

1lb. ground beef *

1 medium onion, chopped

2 garlic cloves, minced

1 [14.5oz can] stewed tomatoes

1 1/4 cup canned tomato sauce

3 tbsp canned green chili peppers

3 tsp chili seasoning

2 cups of whole-wheat elbow macaroni*

1 [150z] can kidney beans, drained and rinsed

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CHICKEN n OLIVES 

Servings: 3

This week we’re featuring the winning recipe from our  October Recipe Contest !!!  This ez and delicious recipe was submitted by Beatriz O. from Fontana, California.   We will be hosting another contest soon!  

INGREDIENTS:

6 chicken legs w/ skin [can substitute thighs]

2 medium or 1 large golden potatoe

1 cup quality chicken broth or stock 

1 [14.5oz] can diced tomatoes 

1/4 cup manzanilla or spanish olives, drained

2 bay leaves

3 tbsp. cooking oil [vegetable or canola]

salt + pepper

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