Beef Chili 'n Cheddar Topped Potatoes

Serves: 4

Ingredients

 * 1-1/2 pounds ground beef
 * 4 medium baking potatoes (8 ounces each)
 * 1 tablespoon chili powder
 * 1/2 teaspoon salt
 * 1 can (15 ounces) hot chili beans, undrained
 * 1 cup shredded mild Cheddar cheese
 * Salt and pepper
 * 1/4 cup sliced green onions
 * 1/2 cup shredded mild Cheddar cheese

Directions

 * 1) Pierce potatoes in several places. Microwave on High 11 to 13 minutes or until tender, rearranging once. Let stand 5 minutes.
 * 2) Meanwhile brown ground beef in large nonstick skillet over medium heat for 8 to 10 minutes or until beef is not pink, breaking up into 3/4-inch crumbles.
 * 3) Pour off drippings; stir in chili powder and 1/2 teaspoon salt.
 * 4) Add beans and 1 cup cheese; cook and stir until heated through.
 * 5) Cut a slit lengthwise in potatoes; fluff potatoes with fork. Season with salt and pepper, as desired.
 * 6) Spoon beef mixture evenly over potatoes; sprinkle with green onions and 1/2 cup cheese.

Source

 * Beef Recipes by the South Carolina Department of Agriculture, public domain government resource—original source of recipe