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Mexican Hot Dance Spuds





Yields
Makes 4 servings

 4 russet potatoes (8 to 10 oz. each), scrubbed
 1 pound ground lean beef or turkey
 1 tablespoon chili powder
 1 can (8 oz.) tomato sauce
 1 cup tomato salsa
 1/4 pound (1 cup) shredded cheddar or jack cheese (or 1/8 lb. of each)
 1 cup chopped tomato (optional)
 1/2 cup thinly sliced green onions, including green tops
 1 can (4 oz.) sliced ripe olives, drained
  Salt and pepper
Step 1
1

Pierce potatoes with a fork. Cook in a microwave oven on full power (100%), turning over once, until potatoes are tender when pierced, 15 to 20 minutes. Or bake in a conventional oven at 400° until tender when pierced, about 45 to 55 minutes.

Step 2
2

Meanwhile, in a 10- to 12-inch nonstick frying pan over high heat, stir beef until crumbled and lightly browned, about 5 minutes.

Step 3
3

Add chili powder to beef and stir about 1 minute. Add tomato sauce and salsa. Reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, to blend flavors, about 5 minutes.

Step 4
4

Cut the potatoes in half lengthwise. Spoon meat mixture equally onto cut side of each potato half, and top equally with cheese, tomato, onions, and olives. Add salt and pepper to taste.

Nutrition Facts

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Amount per serving
Calories677
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 37g48%

Saturated Fat 16g80%
Cholesterol 115mg39%
Sodium 1523mg67%
Total Carbohydrate 53g20%

Dietary Fiber 6.4g23%
Protein 33g

* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.