FAJITA POTATO SKINS

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Nothing satisfies a hungry crowd like these potato skins stuffed with spicy fajita-style beef. Think football...think basketball...think Friday night appetizer party! -Samantha Lang, Rochester, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 35m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

6 medium baking potatoes
1 beef top sirloin steak (1 pound), cut into thin slices
1 tablespoon canola oil
1/2 cup taco sauce
1 envelope fajita seasoning mix
2 cups shredded Colby-Monterey Jack cheese
1/2 cup sour cream
2 green onions, sliced

Steps:

Scrub and pierce potatoes; place on a microwave-safe plate. Microwave, uncovered, on high for 8-10 minutes or until tender, turning once., Meanwhile, in a large skillet, brown beef in oil. Add taco sauce and seasoning mix. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 3-5 minutes or until meat is tender, stirring occasionally., Cut each potato in half lengthwise. Scoop out pulp, leaving a 1/4-in. shell (discard pulp or save for another use). Place on greased baking sheets. Spoon beef mixture onto potato shells; sprinkle with cheese., Bake at 350° for 8-10 minutes or until heated through and cheese is melted. Top with sour cream and onions.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 243 calories, Fat 10g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 39mg cholesterol, Sodium 444mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 15g protein.