Beef Chili'N Cheddar Potatoes

• Ready In: 47 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 1 1⁄2 lbs ground beef
• 4  medium baking potatoes
• 1  tablespoon chili powder
• 1 (15 ounce) can  hot chili beans
• 1 1⁄2 cups  shredded cheddar cheese, divided
• 1⁄4 cup  sliced green onion
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt

Directions

1. Pierce potatoes with fork.
2. Microwave on HIGH 11-13 minutes or until tender; rotating 1/4 turn after 6 minutes.
3. Let stand 5 minutes.
4. Meanwhile in large skillet, brown ground beef over medium-high heat 6-8 minutes or until no longer pink, breaking up into 3/4 inch crumbles.
5. Pour off drippings.
6. Stir in chili powder, 1/2 teaspoon salt, beans and 1 cup cheese; cook and stir until beated through.
7. Cut a slit lengthwise in potatoes; squeeze ends toward center to fluff.
8. Season potatoes with salt and pepper if desired.
9. Spoon equal amounts of beef mixture over each potato.
10. Top with remaining cheese and green onions.
11. You can also add sour cream on top.