6 lg. baking potatoes 1/2 lb. lean ground beef 1 med. onion, finely chopped 1 clove garlic, minced 1 (16 oz.) can refried beans 1 (8 oz.) jar spicy Mexican salsa Dash of pepper 1 c. sour cream 2 tbsp. finely chopped green onions 2 tbsp. finely chopped tomato Corn or tortilla chips for garnish Bake potatoes at 400 degrees for 1 hour or until tender. Meanwhile in medium saucepan, brown ground beef, onion and garlic. Drain fat; add beans, salt and pepper to taste. Simmer, stirring occasionally, 40 minutes or until thickened. To serve, cut an "X" in the top of each potato. Fluff potato pulp with a fork and spoon beef mixture over each potato. Garnish with a dollop of sour cream and sprinkle with chopped green onions and tomatoes. Serve with chips. 6 servings. |