- 4 large russet potatoes, scrubbed
- 1 pound ground lean beef or turkey
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
- 1 cup Safeway SELECT Roasted Tomato Salsa
- Salt and pepper
- 1 cup Lucerne Shredded Sharp Cheddar Cheese
- 1 cup chopped tomato (optional)
- 1/2 cup thinly sliced green onions
- 1 (4 ounce) can sliced ripe olives, drained
- Pierce each potato with a fork. Microwave on high (100%) for 15 to 20 minutes, turning over once, or until potatoes are tender when pierced. Or, bake in a conventional oven at 400 degrees F until potatoes are tender when pierced (45 to 55 minutes).
- Meanwhile, crumble meat into a wide nonstick frying pan. Cook over high heat, stirring often, until lightly browned (about 5 minutes).
- Add chili powder and stir for about 1 more minute. Then mix in tomato sauce and salsa. Reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, until flavors are blended (about 5 minutes). Season to taste with salt and pepper.
- Cut potatoes in half lengthwise. Spoon meat mixture equally onto cut side of each potato half, then top with cheese, tomato, onions, and olives.