Beef And Potato Boats Recipe

Ingredients for Beef And Potato Boats

• Baking Potatoes
• 4 slices bacon
• Ground Beef
• Green Onions
• 1/2 teaspoon salt (plus 1/4 teaspoon)
• 1/2 cup sour cream
• Butter
• 1/4 cup milk (or more, to taste)
• Cheddar Cheese

How to Make Beef And Potato Boats

1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Wash and pierce 4 large russet potatoes several times with a fork. Bake for 1 hour, or until tender.
2. While potatoes bake, cook 4 slices of bacon in a large skillet over medium heat until crispy. Remove bacon with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels. Crumble bacon and set aside.
3. Remove excess bacon grease from the skillet, leaving about 1 tablespoon.
4. Add 1 medium onion, chopped, to the skillet and sauté for 3-5 minutes until softened.
5. Add 1 lb ground beef to the skillet and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned. Drain off any excess grease.
6. Stir in 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/2 cup sour cream, and the crumbled bacon. Remove from heat.
7. Once potatoes are cool enough to handle, carefully cut them in half lengthwise. Scoop out the potato flesh, leaving about a 1/4-inch border. Place potato shells in a shallow baking dish.
8. Mash the scooped-out potato flesh in a separate bowl.
9. Stir in 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) of butter or margarine, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 cup milk (or more, as needed) until creamy and fluffy.
10. Spoon the beef mixture evenly into the potato shells.
11. Top with the mashed potatoes, spreading evenly.
12. Sprinkle generously with 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (or your favorite cheese).
13. Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until cheese is melted, bubbly, and golden brown.