Tex-Mex Potatoes Recipe
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Tex-Mex Potatoes

By: Jessie 
"These potatoes are one of my personal favorites and are a good quick and easy weekday meal. Great served with sour cream."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.2 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (14)

What to Drink?

Wine Sauvignon Blanc
 

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Original Recipe Yield 4 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 4 baking potatoes
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 1 large green bell pepper, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic
  • 1 (16 ounce) can chili beans in spicy sauce, undrained
  • 1 tablespoon vegetarian Worcestershire sauce
  • 1/2 teaspoon minced jalapeno peppers
  • 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese

Directions

  1. Scrub potatoes and prick in several places with toothpick or sharp knife. Place on paper towel in microwave and cook at high power for 8 minutes Turn and rotate potatoes and cook for another 8 to 10 minutes or until tender. Alternately you can bake potatoes in a 400 degrees F (200 degrees C) oven for about 1 hour or until tender
  2. Over medium high, heat oil in a medium skillet. Saute onions and bell peppersuntil softened. Stir in beans, Worcestershire sauce, and jalapeno peppers. Reduce heat to low, cover and simmer for 5 to 6 minutes.
  3. Split potatoes and top with bean mixture. Sprinkle with cheese.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 420 | Total Fat: 13.2g | Cholesterol: 25mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 23, 2003 by schmerna   view full review
Great recipe. I used 4 oz of green chilies instead of jalapeno peppers. When I make it...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 28, 2004 by LINDA MCLEAN   view full review
I made this (just for me) yesterday for lunch. I replaced the jalapeno's with canned chili...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 7, 2004 by CMULLARK   view full review
This recipe is FANTASTIC. Die-hard meat eaters just scarfed this recipe down. I added...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 10, 2011 by Rock_lobster   view full review
Yummy, fun & bean-ey way to fancy up a typical butter/cheese/baked potato. I just found the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 28, 2004 by DREGINEK   view full review
WOW! I think the bean topping could have been enough for 6 or 8 potatoes! BUT it was good! I...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 28, 2004 by Mama Bear   view full review
Really good, filling, and easy. I didn't use jalapenos since I have a 2y/o, but got chili...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 15, 2003 by CHANGISBAD   view full review
I really enjoyed this. To make it low cholesterol we used light sour cream on top with veggie...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 5, 2010 by MeSprague   view full review
I like this recipe because I normally have these ingredients, but it offers a different taste...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 18, 2005 by LIZCANCOOK   view full review
Quick and filling meal. We used 8 med-sized white potatoes. Not very spicy and could use...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 28, 2004 by Sola   view full review
Really good. I used 6 potatoes since mine were sort of small, and used a can of diced green...

 

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