Beef, Chili 'N' Cheddar Topped Potatoes Ground Beef
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Servings
Serves 8
Prep Time
10 minutes
Cook Time
20 minutes
Cooking Methods
Pan Broiling
Pan Frying or Sauté
Stir Fry
Beef Types
Ground Beef
Miscellaneous Cuts
Ingredients
- 1-1/2 lb. ground beef
- or - 1 package fully cooked ground beef or shredded beef
- 4 medium (8 ounce each) baking potatoes
- 1 Tbsp. chili powder
- 1 can (15 oz.) hot chili beans
- 1-1/2 cup shredded mild cheddar cheese, divided
- 1/4 cup sliced green onions
Instructions
Pierce potatoes with fork. Microwave on high 11-13 minutes or until tender, rotating 1/4-turn after 6 minutes. Let stand 5 minutes.
Meanwhile, in large skillet, brown ground beef over medium-high heat 6-8 minutes or until beef is no longer pink.
Pour off drippings and stir in chili powder and 1/2-tsp. salt.
Add beans and 1 cup cheese. Cook and stir until heated through.
Cut a slit lengthwise in potatoes. Fluff potato 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.
Tips from Our Cook
Your favorite beans can be substituted for the hot chili beans.
Nutritional Information
Nutrition Info per serving: (1 serving, 10 oz.) Using 95% lean ground beef: 410 calories; 14 g fat (8 g saturated fat; 3 g monounsaturated fat); 101 mg cholesterol; 430 mg sodium; 35 g carbohydrate; 6.2 g fiber; 36 g protein; 8.1 mg niacin; 0.8 mg vitamin B6; 2.3 mcg vitamin B12; 4.9 mg iron; 19 mcg selenium; 6.7 mg zinc.
