Tex-Mex Baked Potatoes Recipe

Name: Tex-Mex Baked Potatoes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 large russet potatoes; Vegetable oil; Salt; 1 pound lean ground beef; 1 small onion, chopped; 1 clove garlic, minced; 1 tablespoon chili powder; 2 teaspoons cumin; 1/2 teaspoon oregano; Salt and pepper; 1 15-oz. can tomato sauce; 1 15.5-oz. can red kidney beans, drained and rinsed; 1 avocado, peeled, pitted, sliced lengthwise; 3 scallions, thinly sliced

Servings: persons

4 large russet potatoes
Vegetable oil
Salt
1 pound lean ground beef
1 small onion, chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
1 tablespoon chili powder
2 teaspoons cumin
1/2 teaspoon oregano
Salt and pepper
1 15-oz. can tomato sauce
1 15.5-oz. can red kidney beans, drained and rinsed
1 avocado, peeled, pitted, sliced lengthwise
3 scallions, thinly sliced

1
Bake potatoes. IN THE OVEN: Preheat oven to 375u00b0F. Scrub potatoes and pat dry. Prick all over with a fork. Rub lightly with vegetable oil; sprinkle with salt. Place on oven rack and bake until a knife inserted in center of potato slides in easily, about 1 hour to 1 hour 15 minutes. IN THE MICROWAVE: Scrub potatoes. Prick all over with a fork. Place potatoes on a microwave-safe plate; microwave on high 4 minutes. Turn potatoes over and microwave until a knife inserted in center of potato slides in easily, 6 to 8 minutes longer. Cooking time will vary depending on the microwave.
2
In a skillet over medium heat, cook beef and onion until meat has browned. Drain off fat. Add garlic; saute 1 minute. Add chili powder, cumin, oregano and 1/2 tsp. salt; saute 2 minutes. Stir in tomato sauce and beans. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer 20 minutes.
3
Cut a deep cross in tops of potatoes; squeeze open. With a fork, fluff up centers. Season with salt and pepper. Top potatoes with beef mixture, avocado and scallions.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 large russet potatoes, Vegetable oil, Salt, 1 pound lean ground beef, and more.

Yes, Tex-Mex Baked Potatoes falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Tex-Mex Baked Potatoes

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