1 lb Lean ground beef

    3/4 c  Medium salsa

      1 ts Chili powder

     14 oz Canned red kidney beans,

           -drained and rinsed
    1/2 c  Monterey jack or cheddar,

           -shredded
  This is a fun dish for kids; beans and salsa cupped in ground beef muffins
  and baked under melting cheese. Start the meal preparation by putting
  potatoes in the oven while you assemble the muffins, then as the muffins
  bake, grate carrots for a slaw.
  In bowl, break up beef with fork; mix in 1/4 cup of the salsa, chili
  powder, 1/2 ts salt and 1/4 ts pepper. Divide into 8 portions; place in
  muffin cups. Press centre of each to form a well 3/4 inch deep and 1-1/2
  inch wide.
  Bake in 400F 200C oven for 10 minutes or until firm to the touch and no
  longer pink.
  Combine beans and remaining salsa; spoon into wells. Sprinkle with cheese.
  Bake for 7-8 minutes or until beans are hot and cheese has melted. Using 2
  forks, remove from muffin cups.
  Makes 4 servings for $6.23CDN [Nov 94]
  Per Serving: about 355 calories, 31 g protein, 17 g fat, 18 g
  carbohydrate, good source iron, very high source fibre
  Fast with Five is a collection of recipes that require a maximum of five
  ingredients to make.
  Source: Canadian Living magazine - Nov 94
  Test Kitchen recipe
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