Nacho Spuds

Total Time: 40 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 25 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 2 large baking potatoes (1 1/2 pounds total, sliced into 1/2-inch thick rounds)
• 2 1/2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• salt
• pepper
• 1/2 lb lean ground sirloin
• 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed
• 2 tablespoons taco seasoning
• 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
• 1 cup grape tomatoes, quartered lengthwise
• sour cream, for serving
• shredded lettuce, for serving

Recipe

• 1 position a rack in the upper third of the oven and preheat to 450 degrees.
• 2 on a rimmed baking sheet, toss the potatoes with 2 t olive oil; season with salt and pepper.
• 3 arrange in a single layer and bake until golden, about 20 minutes.
• 4 meanwhile, heat a heavy skillet over medium-high heat.
• 5 add the remaining 1/2 t olive oil and the ground beef and cook, breaking up the meat with a wooden spoon, until browned, 2-3 minutes.
• 6 mix in the beans, taco seasoning and 2 t water.
• 7 lower the heat and simmer, stirring, until heated through, about 10 minutes.
• 8 transfer the potatoes to an ovenproof platter.
• 9 sprinkle half of the cheddar on top, spoon on the meat mixture, then top with tomatoes and remaining cheddar.
• 10 place in the oven and turn off the heat.
• 11 let stand until the cheese is melted, 2-3 minutes.
• 12 serve with the sour cream and lettuce.