Beef Chili 'n Cheddar Topped Potatoes

Description
Beef Recipes by the South Carolina Department of Agriculture, public domain government resource—original source of recipe
 * Serves: 4

Ingredients

 * 1½ pounds ground beef
 * 4 medium baking potatoes (8 ounces each)
 * 1 tablespoon chili powder
 * ½ teaspoon salt
 * 1 can (15 ounces) hot chili beans, undrained
 * 1 cup shredded mild cheddar cheese
 * salt and pepper
 * ¼ cup sliced green onions
 * ½ cup shredded mild cheddar cheese

Directions

 * 1) Pierce potatoes in several places.
 * 2) Microwave on high 11 to 13 minutes or until tender, rearranging once.
 * 3) Let stand 5 minutes.
 * 4) 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 ¾-inch crumbles.
 * 5) Pour off drippings; stir in chili powder and ½ teaspoon salt.
 * 6) Add beans and 1 cup cheese; cook and stir until heated through.
 * 7) Cut a slit lengthwise in potatoes; fluff potatoes with fork.
 * 8) Season with salt and pepper, as desired.
 * 9) Spoon beef mixture evenly over potatoes; sprinkle with green onions and ½ cup cheese.