Beef Chili ‘N Cheddar-Topped Potatoes
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Persons
4
Serving Size
1 serving
Cook Time
25 minutes
Total Time
25 minutes
Notes
Recipe used with permission by The Beef Checkoff. For more beef information and recipes visit www.BeefItsWhatsForDinner.com
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
Instructions
- Pierce potatoes in several places. Microwave on HIGH 11 to 13 minutes or until tender, rearranging once. Let stand 5 minutes.
- Heat large nonstick skillet over medium heat until hot. Add ground beef; cook 8 to 10 minutes, breaking into 3/4-inch crumbles and stirring occasionally. Remove from skillet with slotted spoon; pour off drippings. Return beef to skillet; stir in chili powder and 1/2 teaspoon salt.
- Add beans and 1 cup cheese; cook and stir until heated through.
- Cut a slit lengthwise in potatoes; fluff potatoes with fork. Season with salt and pepper, as desired. Spoon beef mixture evenly over potatoes; sprinkle with green onions and 1/2 cup cheese.