mexican recipes

Beef Chili & Cheddar Potatoes


chili

1.50 lb ground beef
4.00 medium baking potatoes; (8 ozs each)
1.00 tablespoon chili powder
1.00 can hot chili beans; (15 ozs)
1.50 cup shredded cheddar cheese; divided
0.25 cup sliced green onions

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 skillet, brown ground beef over medium-high heat 6 to 8 minutes or until no longer pink, breaking up into 3/4-inch crumbles. P salt, 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 mixt ions. MAKES 4 SERVINGS