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Beef and Salsa Topped Potatoes

The sassy flavor of salsa is combined with beef and cheese to create this quick entrée. Just add a salad for a wonderful meal.

1 lb		lean ground beef
2		large baking potatoes
1/2 cup		chopped onion
1 cup		Ortega® Salsa Prima Homestyle Mild
1/2 cup		shredded cheddar cheese
1		green onion, sliced

1	Scrub potatoes; pierce each with a fork in several places. Microwave at HIGH 8 to 10 minutes or until tender, rotating ¼ turn after 4 minutes. Let stand 5 minutes.
2	Meanwhile cook ground beef and onion in large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until browned, stirring occasionally; drain. Add salsa, stirring to combine and continue cooking 3 to 4 minutes.
3	Cut potatoes in half lengthwise; break up and fluff pulp with fork. Season with salt, if desired.
4	Spoon an equal amount of beef mixture over each potato half. Top with an equal amount of cheese and garnish with green onion.