High Protein Baked Potato

Name: High Protein Baked Potato
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 1-2 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: Russet potatoes, 1; Neutral oil, a drizzle; Salt, a sprinkle; Ground beef, 225 g; Black Beans, ~60 g; Salt, 2 g; Paprika, 2 g; Chili Powder, 2 g; Cumin, 1 g; Granulated garlic, 1 g; Roma tomatoes, 1; Water, a splash; Low-fat sour cream, 60 g; Jalapeños,; Cilantro,; Lime wedges,

With a low-fat ground meat chili topping.

1-2 servings

Time: 50 mins

Tags:High Protein Beef Lazy

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By Ethan Chlebowski

Photography by Ethan Chlebowski

Ingredients

Baked potato
- russet potatoes
  1
- neutral oil
  a drizzleto coat
- salt
  a sprinkle
Chili
- ground beef
  , 93/7
  225 g1/2 lb
- black beans
  ~60 g
- salt
  2 g1%
- paprika
  2 ga spoonful
- chili powder
  2 ga spoonful
- cumin
  1 ga sprinkle
- granulated garlic
  1 ga sprinkle
- roma tomatoes
  , grated
  1
- water
  a splash
Remaining toppings
- low-fat sour cream
  60 g
- jalapeños
  , diced
- cilantro
  , chopped
- lime wedges

FAQ

This recipe was part of my “$10 a day” challenge, where I limited myself to a small pantry. It’s proof that simple ingredients can still make a filling, flavorful meal.

Ethan Chlebowski

CREATOR

Method

Step 1: Cook the potato

Poke several holes all over the potato with a fork. it for 3 minutes to give it a head start.

Rub the potato with a little oil and salt, then transfer it to a 425°F (220°C) oven and for about 30 minutes, or until the skin is crisp and the center is tender.

Step 2: Brown the meat

Meanwhile, heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and press it into the pan so it and develops some browning before breaking it into crumbles.

Season with the salt, crushed cumin and garlic, paprika, and chili powder.

Continue and mixing until the beef is browned. Meanwhile, grate the tomato into a bowl to create a quick puree.

Step 3: Simmer the chili

Stir the black beans into the browned beef.

Add the grated tomato and a splash of water.

for 2–3 minutes until the tomato cooks down and the mixture becomes thick, saucy, and chili-like. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.

Step 4: Fill the potato & serve

Slice the baked potato open and fluff the interior with a fork. Season the inside with a little more salt and add a spoonful of sour cream.

Pile the chili filling over the top, then finish with another dollop of sour cream, diced jalapeño, fresh cilantro, and a squeeze of lime.

Serve immediately while warm.

LET'S COOK!

This recipe was part of my “$10 a day” challenge, where I limited myself to a small pantry. It’s proof that simple ingredients can still make a filling, flavorful meal.

Ethan Chlebowski

CREATOR

Ingredients

Baked potato
- russet potatoes
  1
- neutral oil
  a drizzleto coat
- salt
  a sprinkle
Chili
- ground beef
  , 93/7
  225 g1/2 lb
- black beans
  ~60 g
- salt
  2 g1%
- paprika
  2 ga spoonful
- chili powder
  2 ga spoonful
- cumin
  1 ga sprinkle
- granulated garlic
  1 ga sprinkle
- roma tomatoes
  , grated
  1
- water
  a splash
Remaining toppings
- low-fat sour cream
  60 g
- jalapeños
  , diced
- cilantro
  , chopped
- lime wedges

Method

Step 1: Cook the potato

Poke several holes all over the potato with a fork. it for 3 minutes to give it a head start.

Rub the potato with a little oil and salt, then transfer it to a 425°F (220°C) oven and for about 30 minutes, or until the skin is crisp and the center is tender.

Step 2: Brown the meat

Meanwhile, heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and press it into the pan so it and develops some browning before breaking it into crumbles.

Season with the salt, crushed cumin and garlic, paprika, and chili powder.

Continue and mixing until the beef is browned. Meanwhile, grate the tomato into a bowl to create a quick puree.

Step 3: Simmer the chili

Stir the black beans into the browned beef.

Add the grated tomato and a splash of water.

for 2–3 minutes until the tomato cooks down and the mixture becomes thick, saucy, and chili-like. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.

Step 4: Fill the potato & serve

Slice the baked potato open and fluff the interior with a fork. Season the inside with a little more salt and add a spoonful of sour cream.

Pile the chili filling over the top, then finish with another dollop of sour cream, diced jalapeño, fresh cilantro, and a squeeze of lime.

Serve immediately while warm.

LET'S COOK!

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High Protein Baked Potato

With a low-fat ground meat chili topping.

Ingredients

Baked potato

Chili

Remaining toppings

FAQ

What are these colored tags next to ingredients?

Where are my units? I'm used to cups, tbsp, tsp, etc.

Why microwave the potato first?

Why grate the tomato instead of dicing it?

Can I skip the black beans?

This recipe was part of my “$10 a day” challenge, where I limited myself to a small pantry. It’s proof that simple ingredients can still make a filling, flavorful meal.

Method

Step 1: Cook the potato

Step 2: Brown the meat

Step 3: Simmer the chili

Step 4: Fill the potato & serve

This recipe was part of my “$10 a day” challenge, where I limited myself to a small pantry. It’s proof that simple ingredients can still make a filling, flavorful meal.

Ingredients

Baked potato

Chili

Remaining toppings

Method

Step 1: Cook the potato

Step 2: Brown the meat

Step 3: Simmer the chili

Step 4: Fill the potato & serve

FAQ

What are these colored tags next to ingredients?

Where are my units? I'm used to cups, tbsp, tsp, etc.

Why microwave the potato first?

Why grate the tomato instead of dicing it?

Can I skip the black beans?

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