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Asparagus fiesta potatoes

Recipe Link: http://www.asparagus.org/

8 large baking potatoes
1/2 cup diced red sweet pepper
1 pound lean ground beef
1 package taco seasoning mix
3 1/4 cups cut asparagus
2 cups shredded Monterey-Jack or Cheddar Cheese
1 1/2 cups whole kernel corn Sour Cream (optional)
1/2 cup diced onion

Bake potatoes at 350 degrees F for one hour or until done, or in microwave oven on high for 15 minutes. Prepare ground beef with taco seasoning according to package directions. Add 1/4 cup water to asparagus, corn, onion and sweet pepper; cover. Microwave four minutes on high in microwave safe dish, or steam on top of stove in a saucepan for 4-6 minutes. Add drained asparagus, corn, onion and sweet pepper to meat mixture. Cook until asparagus is tender. Cut open baked potatoes. Top with asparagus/meat mixture and sprinkle with cheese. Warm potatoes in oven or microwave to melt cheese, if desired. Yield: Eight servings