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Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
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Bake the potatoes for approximately 60 minutes, until tender.
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Allow to cool to room temperature.
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Cut each potato in half, lengthwise, and scoop out most of the flesh from each half.
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Save the potato flesh for another dish such as home fries or low-fat potato leek soup.
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Brush the scooped out potato skins lightly with the olive oil and sprinkle the 3/4 teaspoon of the salt and 1/4 teaspoon of the pepper.
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Place on a baking tray, cut-side up, return tray to the oven.
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Bake until crisp, about 1520 minutes.
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Meanwhile, heat a large skillet over medium heat.
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Add lean ground meat and cook, breaking up the meat until brown, about 56 minutes.
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Transfer meat to a plate, using a slotted spoon, leave liquid in pan.
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To the skillet, add onions.
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Cook, stirring until soft, 67 minutes.
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Add garlic, onion powder, and paprika.
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Cook, stirring, another 1 minute.
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Add mushrooms and cook, stirring, until mushrooms release their liquid, about 5 minutes.
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Add tomato sauce, diced tomatoes and their juices, remaining 3/4 teaspoon of salt and remaining 1/4 teaspoon pepper to taste.
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Stir occasionally until mixture thickens, about 34 minutes.
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It should still be very moist.
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Add cut broccoli florets, stirring until they are tender, another 34 minutes.
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Place potato half on a plate and fill with 1/2 cup filling.
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The stuffed potato can be refrigerated or frozen, at this point.
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To continue, preheat broiler to high.
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Place the stuffed potatoes on a baking tray, sprinkle with 1 tablespoon low-fat cheddar cheese, and broil until cheese is melted, about 1 minute.
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Ketchup on the side is great.
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Recipe adapted from You Have it Made by Ellie Krieger.
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Notes: 1.
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Keeps in an airtight container for up to 4 days.
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To reheat, bring to room temperature and preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Place stuffed potatoes on a baking tray and bake for 15 minutes.
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Then follow instructions for final step of broiling.
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To freeze, place the stuffed potatoes in the refrigerator for 30 minutes, then wrap individual portions in foil or plastic wrap and place in sealable freezer bags.
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Can remaini in the freezer for 3 months.
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If cooking from frozen, remove foil or plastic wrap and place on baking tray.
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Cook in the oven at 350 degrees F for 30 minutes, until potatoes are warmed through.
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Then follow instructions for final step of broiling.
