BEEF CHILI 'N CHEDDAR TOPPED POTATOES
Yields 4
1-1/2 lb. ground beef
4 med. (8 oz.) baking potatoes
1 tbsp. chili powder
1 can (15 oz.) hot chili beans
1-1/2 cups Cheddar Cheese, divided
1/4 cup sliced green onions
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, breaking up into 3/4-inch pieces.  Pour off drippings; 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 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.
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