Ingredients

  • 10 ounces russet potato scrubbed clean
  • 1/3 cup crushed tomatoes canned
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons tomato paste
  • 1/2 teaspoon brown sugar not packed
  • 1/2 teaspoon worcestershire sauce
  • 1/2 teaspoon red wine vinegar
  • 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 4 ounces extra lean ground beef 4% fat or less
  • 2 dashes salt each, and black pepper
  • 2 dashes chili powder
  • 2 dashes paprika

Method

  • Pierce potato several times with a fork. On a microwave-safe plate, microwave potato for 3 1/2 minutes.
  • Flip potato, and microwave for another 3 1/2 minutes, or until soft.
  • Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, vinegar, and garlic powder. Mix until smooth and uniform.
  • Bring a skillet sprayed with nonstick spray to medium-high heat. Add beef and a dash each salt, pepper, chili powder, and paprika. Cook and crumble for about 4 minutes, until fully cooked.
  • Remove skillet from heat, and stir in tomato mixture.
  • Cut potato in half lengthwise. Use a spoon to gently scoop out some of the pulp, leaving about 1/2 inch inside the skin. Discard pulp, or reserve for another use.
  • Sprinkle potato halves with remaining dash each salt, pepper, chili powder, and paprika. Fill with beef mixture.