Beef chili 'n' cheddar topped potatoes

4 Servings

Ingredients

Quantity 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

Directions

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 --

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