Tex-Mex Potatoes

14 Reviews

“These potatoes are one of my personal favorites and are a good quick and easy weekday meal. Great served with sour cream.” - by Jessie

Ingredients

4 baking potatoes
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 onion, chopped
1 large green bell pepper, chopped
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1 (16 ounce) can chili beans in spicy sauce, undrained
1 tablespoon vegetarian Worcestershire sauce
1/2 teaspoon minced jalapeno peppers
1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese

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Original recipe yields 4 servings

Directions

Scrub potatoes and prick in several places with toothpick or sharp knife. Place on paper towel in microwave and cook at high power for 8 minutes Turn and rotate potatoes and cook for another 8 to 10 minutes or until tender. Alternately you can bake potatoes in a 400 degrees F (200 degrees C) oven for about 1 hour or until tender
Over medium high, heat oil in a medium skillet. Saute onions and bell peppersuntil softened. Stir in beans, Worcestershire sauce, and jalapeno peppers. Reduce heat to low, cover and simmer for 5 to 6 minutes.
Split potatoes and top with bean mixture. Sprinkle with cheese.

Nutrition

Amount Per Serving (4 total)

Calories
420 cal
21%

Fat
13.2 g
20%

Carbs
60.3 g
19%

Based on a 2,000 calorie diet

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Reviews (14)

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schmerna

Jul. 23, 2003

"Great recipe. I used 4 oz of green chilies instead of jalapeno peppers. When I make it again, I will use a little more Worcestershire sauce...." See more"

LINDA MCLEAN

Jan. 28, 2004

"I made this (just for me) yesterday for lunch. I replaced the jalapeno's with canned chili peppers and used refried beans instead of the chili beans. This was a really tasty and satisfying treat. Than..." See moreks Jessie!"

CMULLARK

Jan. 7, 2004

"This recipe is FANTASTIC. Die-hard meat eaters just scarfed this recipe down. I added mushrooms in for a little added texture and melted the cheese on top by placing the skillet in the oven. But, t..." See morehis recipe will be made again and again (and, if you are a meat eater, you could easily throw a little meat in there, too)."

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