Every good thing given and every perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights, with whom there is no variation or shifting shadow. (James 1:17)

Spicy Beef-Topped Potatoes

1 lb. ground beef

2 lg. baking potatoes

½ cup chopped onion rings

1 12-oz. jar picante sauce

½ t. salt

2 (1-oz.) slices Cheddar cheese, cut diagonally into quarters

1 green onion, sliced


Scrub potatoes; prick each with fork in several places.  Cook until tender.  Let stand while preparing topping.  Cook ground beef with chopped onion; drain.  Place beef in same bowl.  Add picante, stirring to combine.  Cook until heated through.  Cut potatoes lengthwise; break up and fluff pulp with fork.  Sprinkle with salt.  Spoon an equal amount of beef mixture over each potato half.  Top each with an equal amount of cheese; tent loosely with foil; let stand 1 minute.  Garnish with sliced green onion.  MAKES 4 SERVINGS.