These Sloppy Joe baked potatoes are from a recipe that was given to me, and I made some changes to suit my family. Quick, hearty, and easy!Ingredients | Recipes With Ground Beef And Potatoes And Cheese
4 russet potatoes, scrubbed
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 small onion, finely chopped
½ green bell pepper, finely chopped
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1 pound ground beef
¼ teaspoon kosher salt
¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
⅔ cup ketchup
½ cup sweet chili sauce
1 tablespoon chili powder
¼ teaspoon garlic powder
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
Directions
Prick potatoes several times with a fork and place onto a microwave-safe plate. Microwave for 8 minutes. Turn potatoes over and microwave until tender, about 7 minutes more.
While the potatoes are cooking, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion, bell pepper, and garlic; cook, stirring occasionally until vegetables are tender, about 7 minutes. Add ground beef, salt, and pepper. Cook, breaking up the meat with a wooden spoon, until no longer pink on the surface, about 6 minutes.
Stir in the ketchup, chili sauce, chili powder, and garlic powder; continue cooking until the ground beef is cooked through, 3 to 5 minutes.
Split the baked potatoes open lengthwise and gently fluff the flesh with a fork. Top with the hot beef mixture and sprinkle with Cheddar cheese.
You can substitute ground turkey or chicken for the ground beef, if you'd like. Play with the vegetables you add into the meat mixture--you can do carrots, celery, and even beans.
You can also put the finished dish into a preheated oven on broil for a few minutes to brown the cheese.
Info | Recipes With Ground Beef And Potatoes And Cheese
prep:
15 mins
cook:
20 mins
total:
35 mins
Servings:
4
Yield:
4 potatoes
