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9) Loaded Baked Potato Bar with Chili and Chives

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 6 large russet potatoes
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp salt divided
  • 1 lb ground beef or turkey
  • 1 small onion diced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 15 oz can diced tomatoes
  • 1 15 oz can kidney beans, drained
  • 2 tbsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1/4 cup chopped chives
  • Optional: jalapeños bacon bits

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 425°F. Scrub potatoes, rub with oil and 1/2 tsp salt, and poke with a fork. Bake 45–60 minutes until tender.
  2. Brown meat in a large pot with the remaining salt, add onion and garlic, cook until soft.
  3. Stir in tomatoes, beans, chili powder, and cumin. Simmer 20 minutes. Adjust salt.
  4. Slice open potatoes, fluff insides with a fork. Set out chili, cheese, sour cream, chives, and extras for self-serve.