Beef Chili 'n Cheddar-topped Potatoes

Total Time: 40 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 25 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 1/2 lbs ground beef
• 4 medium baking potatoes (8 ounces each)
• 1 tablespoon chili powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 (15 ounce) can hot chili beans, undrained
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• salt and pepper
• 1/4 cup sliced green onion
• 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Recipe

• 1 pierce potatoes in several places. microwave on high 11 - 13 minutes or until tender, rearranging once. let stand 5 minutes.
• 2 heat large nonstick skillet over medium heat until hot. add ground beef; cook 8 - 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.
• 3 add beans and 1 cup cheese; cook and stir until heated through.
• 4 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.