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Post by Jay on Apr 23, 2005 19:27:04 GMT -6
Spicy Beef-Topped Potatoes
1 lb ground beef 2 large baking potatoes 1/2 cup chopped onion 12 ounces picante sauce 1/2 tsp salt 2 (1 oz.) slices cheddar cheese, cut diagonally into quarters 1 green onion, sliced
Scrub potatoes; prick each with fork in several places. Microwave at high 8 to 10 minutes or until tender, rotating 1/4 turn after 4 minutes. Let stand while preparing topping. Combine ground beef and chopped onion; arrange in a ring in microwave-safe sieve or small colander. Place sieve in microwave-safe bowl; microwave at high 3 minutes. Stir to break up beef. Continue cooking at high 3 minutes; stir. Pour off drippings.
Place beef in same bowl.
Add picante sauce, stirring to combine. Microwave at high 1 to 2 minutes or until heated through.
Cut potatoes in half lengthwise; break up and fluff pulp with fork. Sprinkle with salt.
Spoon an equal amount of beef mixture over each potato half. Top each with an equal amount of cheese; tent loosely with foil and let stand 1 minute. Garnish with sliced green onion. Servings: 4 Preparation time: 5 minutes Cooking time: 18 minutes Ready in: 23 minutes
Jay
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