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Old September 5, 2011   #39
Zana
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Beef Chili-'n-Cheddar-Topped Potatoes

Try these yummy potatoes. This will be a hit with everyone in the family.

Serves: 4

Source: Fabulous Food Associations via FamilyTime.com via The The
National Cattlemen's Beef Association

Ingredients
1 1/2 pound ground beef
4 medium (8 oz each) baking potatoes
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 can (15 ounces) hot chili beans
1 1/2 cups Cheddar cheese, shredded, divided
1/4 cup sliced green onions

Directions

• Pierce potatoes with fork.
• Microwave on HIGH 11 to 13 minutes or until tender, rotating 1/4 turn after 6 minutes.
• Let stand 5 minutes.
• Meanwhile in large nonstick skillet, brown ground beef over medium-high
• heat 6 to 8 minutes or until beef is no longer pink, breaking up into
3/4 inch crumbles.
• Pour off drippings.
• Season with chili powder and 1/2 teaspoon salt.
• Stir in beans and 1 cup cheese.
• Heat through, stirring occasionally.
• Cut lengthwise slit in potatoes.
• Fluff inside of potato with fork.
• Season with salt and pepper, if desired.
• Spoon equal amount of beef mixture over each potato.
• Top with remaining cheese and green onions.
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