A great weeknight meal for the family. It’s toddler friendly too!

Ingredients

• 3 large russet potatoes, scrubbed
• 1 Tbsp olive oil
• 1 medium onion, diced
• 3/4 lb lean ground beef
• 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
• 1/4 cup tomato paste
• 3 Tbsp Parmesan cheese
• 1/2 tsp salt, plus 1/4 tsp
• Pepper to taste
• 2 Tbsp unsalted butter
• 2 Tbsp plain low-fat yogurt
• 6 slices of American cheese or shredded cheddar cheese

Directions

• Preheat oven 450 F. Prick potatoes with a fork several times and place them directly on oven rack. Bake until tender, 50 to 60 minutes.
• While potatoes are baking, heat the oil in a deep skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and cook until slightly translucent. Add the beef, and cook until browned.
• Stir in the Worcestershire sauce, tomato paste, Parmesan cheese, 1/2 tsp salt, and pepper to taste. Cook another 5 minutes.
• Remove the potatoes from the oven and set aside until cool enough to handle. Cut them in half lengthwise and carefully scoop out the potato and put into a mixing bowl. Mash the potatoes with the butter, yogurt, and remaining salt. Set aside.
• Fill each potato shell with the cooked hamburger. Then top with mashed potatoes, mounding slightly. Put cheese on top and bake until melted. Serve immediately.

Notes

• Recipe taken from Parenting Magazine May 2009.