GROUND BEEF BAKED POTATO TOPPING RECIPES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400°F Bake the potatoes for 1 hour, or until tender.
• Meanwhile, make the filling. Heat a large saucepan and add the beef a handful at a time, so that it sears and browns.
• Add the onion and garlic, cook for 1 minute, then add the mushrooms, stock and tomato paste, stirring well. Heat and simmer, partially covered, for 20-25 minutes.
• To serve, split the baked potatoes and share the filling between them. Top with watercress, sliced red onion and cherry tomatoes, then sprinkle the feta cheese over the top.

Steps:

• Set oven to 350 degrees; Butter a 2-1/2 quart baking dish.
• In a heavy skillet, brown the ground beef in 2 tbsp butter, then add in onion, garlic, red and green bell pepper; saute until soft, spoon off excess fat.
• Add in Parmesan cheese, salt, black pepper, sherry, parsley; saute another 5 minutes.
• Spread the mixture into the prepared casserole dish.
• To the cooked potatoes, add the remaining butter and milk, beat or mix until smooth; season with salt to taste and black pepper if desired.
• Spread the potatoes over meat mixture evenly, making sure corners are covered well (use a spoon to push potato mixture tightly around sides and corners).
• Sprinkle top with grated cheddar cheese (or you can use Parmesan cheese in place of cheddar) bake, uncovered for approximately 25-30 minutes, or until potatoes and cheese are lightly browned.