6 potatoes, baked in micro see below
1 onion, small
1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 lb ground beef -or-
1 can refried beans
1/2 cup taco sauce
1 dash cumin, ground
1 dash oregano, dried
2 jalepeno peppers, opt
1 cup cheese, shredded
Directions
Cooking potatoes :these times are based on medium potatoes, cook on
High and turn over part way through cooking;
1 potato : 4-6 min
2 potatoes : 6-8 min
3 potatoes : 8-12 min
4 potatoes : 12-16 min
5 potatoes : 16-20 min
6 potatoes : 20-22 min
Let stand a few minutes while making topping; then cut a crosscross
in top and press ends to push out potato. Top with topping and cheese
and serve.
TOPPING: If using ground beef, crumble ground meat in 6 cup (1.5L)
casserole. Add onion and garlic; microwave uncovered at High for 2-3
minutes or till no longer pink, stirring twice to break up lumps.
Drain off fat. Stir in flour, beans (if using) and seasonings,
microwave uncovered at High for 1 minute. Stir in taco sauce and
cover. Microwave at High for 3-5 minutes or till mixture comes to
boil and thickens. Stir at least once during cooking.
Servings: 6 servings
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Categories: Chili; Microwave; Potato; Vegetable
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