Skinny Chili Cheese Potatoes

Total Time: 30 mins Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 25 mins

Ingredients

• 4 medium sized russet potatoes
• 2 (14 1/2 ounce) cans diced tomatoes
• 2 (16 ounce) cans chili beans
• 1 lb lean ground beef
• 1 onion, chopped
• 1 tablespoon garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon chili powder
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon black pepper

Recipe

• 1 wash and pierce potatoes with fork.
• 2 place potatoes in microwave safe dish and microwave on high for 5 minutes. turn them over and microwave for another 3 to 5 minutes. if still hard in the middle, microwave in additional 1-minute burst until cooked through.
• 3 meanwhile, in a medium size skillet, brown ground beef over medium-high heat for about 5 to 8 minutes or until it is no longer pink. drain and set aside.
• 4 using the same skillet, brown onion and garlic on medium-low heat for about 3 to 5 minutes.
• 5 in a large sauce pan on medium heat, add diced tomatoes, chili beans, ground beef, onions, minced garlic and seasonings.
• 6 cook until well heated, about 10 minutes. stir occasionally.
• 7 to serve, slice potatoes in half, length wise. place one half of a potato on a plate and cover with 1 cup chili.
• 8 top with optional toppings if desired and enjoy!