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.