Spicy Beef-Topped Potatoes

By MaryGladys

Ingredients

• 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

Preparation

Step 1

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.