Wednesday, February 13, 2008

Southwestern Potato Skins Ole'


By: Susan Proctor

A Ground beef Recipe Card Collection


6 Large baking potatoes, Scrubbed
3/4 pound ground beef
2/3 cup water
1 package (1-1/4 ounces) taco seasoning mix
1/2 cup sliced green onions
1 tomato chopped
1 can 2-1/4 ounces) sliced black olives, drained
1 cup (4 ounces) shredded Cheddar cheese
Quick Taco Dip (recipe follows, optional)

1. Pierce potatoes with fork. Microwave on HIGH 30 minutes, turning after 15 minutes; let cool. Cut potatoes in half; scoop out centers, leaving 1/4 inch shell. Reserve potato pulp for another use.

2. Brown beef 6 to 8 minutes in large skillet over medium- high heat, stirring to break up meat.

Drain fat. Stir in water and taco seasoning; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low; cook, uncovered, 15 minutes. Stir in green onions.

3. Preheat broiler. Spoon meat mixture into potato shells; top with tomato, olives and cheese.

Place filled potato shells on baking sheet; broil until cheese is melted. Top with Quick Taco Dip, if desired.
Makes 6 servings
Qwick Taco Dip:
Combine 2 cups sour cream and 1 package (1-1/4 ounces) taco sesoning mix in medium bowl; mix well. Refrigerate until ready to serve. Makes 2 cups.

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