Yield: 4 Servings
Measure | Ingredient |
---|---|
1½ pounds | Ground beef |
4 mediums | Baking potatoes (8 oz each) |
1 tablespoon | Chili powder |
15 ounces | Canned hot chili beans |
1½ cup | Shredded cheddar cheese (mild), divided |
¼ cup | Sliced green onions |
Preparation time: 30 Minutes
1. Pierce potatoes with fork. Microwave on HIGH 11 to 13 minutes or until tender, rotating ¼ turn after 6 minutes. Let stand 5 minutes.
2. Meanwhile in large skillet, brown ground beef over medium-high heat 6 o 8 minutes or until beef is no longer pink, breaking up into ¾" pieces. Pour off drippings; stir in chili powder and ½ teaspoon salt. Add beans and 1 cup cheese; cook and stir until heated through.
3. Cut a slit lengthwise in potatoes; fluff pulp with fork. Season potatoes with salt and pepper, if desired. Spoon equal amounts of beef mixture over each potato. Top with remaining cheese and green onions.
* COOKFDN brings you this recipe with permission from: * Texas Beef Council --