Cowboy Stuffed Spuds

Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

• 4 large russet potatoes, washed and pricked with fork
• 1/2 pound lean ground beef or turkey
• 1/2 cup chopped onion
• 1/4 cup chopped bell pepper
• 1 (19 ounce) can pork and beans
• 1/2 cup barbecue sauce
• 2 teaspoons yellow mustard
• Grated Cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

1. Bake the potatoes at 400 degrees F for about one hour or until tender.
2. Remove from oven and cool slightly.
3. Scoop out inside of the potato, leaving a 1 inch shell.
4. Season the reserved potato with salt and pepper and a little margarine, if desired.
5. Spoon the potato mixture back into the potato shells.
6. Cook the ground beef in a skillet until browned.
7. Drain off fat.
8. Add the onion, bell pepper, beans, barbecue sauce and mustard.
9. Cook over low heat for 6 to 7 minutes.
10. Place each potato on a serving plate.
11. Top with some of the bean mixture and grated cheese.