Ingredients and Weight:
- Ground beef (80/20): 1 pound
- Potatoes (all-purpose): 2 pounds
- Onion (white): 1 medium
- Green bell pepper: 1/2 medium
- Red bell pepper: 1/2 medium
- Tomato: 1 large (12 ounces)
- Jalapeño pepper (optional and to taste): 1 (remove seeds and ribs)
- Ground cumin: 1 teaspoon
- Ground oregano: 1 teaspoon
- Ground black pepper: 1/2 teaspoon
- Salt: to taste
- Canola oil: 3 tablespoons
- Beef broth (low-sodium): 1/2 cup
- Tostada shells (store-bought): 16
Preparation Time:
15 minutes
Cooking Time:
40-45 minutes
Difficulty Level:
3 (intermediate)
Preparation Method Steps:
- Peel and dice the potatoes into 1/2-inch cubes. Rinse them under cold water to remove excess starch.
- Heat 2 tablespoons of canola oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the potatoes and cook, stirring occasionally, until golden brown and tender, about 20-25 minutes.
- While the potatoes are cooking, chop the onion, green bell pepper, red bell pepper, and tomato into small dice.
- In a separate skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of canola oil over medium heat. Add the onion, green bell pepper, red bell pepper, and jalapeño (if using). Cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 5-7 minutes.
- Add the ground beef to the skillet with the vegetables. Season with cumin, oregano, salt, and pepper. Cook, breaking up the beef into small pieces, until no longer pink, about 10-12 minutes.
- Stir in the diced tomato and cook for an additional 5 minutes.
- Add the beef broth and bring to a simmer. Cook until the broth has reduced by half, about 5 minutes.
- To assemble the tostadas, place 2 tostada shells on each plate. Top with the ground beef mixture, potatoes, and any desired toppings such as shredded cheese, sour cream, and guacamole.
Nutritional Information:
Per tostada (with 2 tostada shells):
- Calories: 350
- Fat: 15 grams
- Saturated Fat: 6 grams
- Cholesterol: 60 milligrams
- Sodium: 600 milligrams
- Carbohydrates: 35 grams
- Protein: 20 grams
Dish Characteristics:
- Savory and flavorful with a mix of ground beef, potatoes, and vegetables.
- Crispy tostada shells add a satisfying crunchy texture.
- Suitable for both casual and special occasions.
User Comments:
- "Amazing! The combination of flavors was perfect, and the tostadas were so crispy."
- "I love the flexibility of the toppings. I added shredded cheese, sour cream, and guacamole, but you can customize it to your taste."
- "This dish was a hit at my party. Everyone raved about it."
- "It's easy to make and can be ready in under an hour."
- "The tostadas were a bit spicy for my taste, but I could easily adjust the jalapeno amount."
Special Precautions and Tips:
- Handle raw ground beef with care to avoid cross-contamination.
- If you don't have tostada shells, you can use tortilla chips as a substitute.
- For a vegetarian version, omit the ground beef and add an extra pound of potatoes.
