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Bake potatoes in microwave

How to Baked Potatoes in Microwave
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings 3
Calories 301kcal

Ingredients

Baked Potatoes in Microwave

  • 1-3 russet potato or any other potato you can access
  • 1 teaspoon oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt or to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon butter or as needed

Ground Beef Topping

  • 1/2 pound ground beef
  • 1 yellow onion small diced
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon Maggi seasoning or all purpose seasoning
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon garlic minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon thyme finely chopped
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin or geera
  • 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 2 tablespoon tomato sauce
  • 1/4 cup red bell peppers diced
  • 1/4 cup yellow bell peppers diced optional
  • 1/3 cup peas and carrots
  • 1 tablespoon scallion to garnish,

Instructions

Baked Potatoes in Microwave

  • Wash your potato thoroughly. Pat dry to remove all the moisture as possible.
  • Using a fork, pierce your potato all over. Using a kitchen brush, grease your potato with oil and sprinkle salt all over.
  • Place your potato on a safe microwavable plate. Depending on the size of your potato, start with 3-4 minutes. Using a tong flip the potato on the other side and microwave for another 3 minutes. Add more time if you need to ensure your potato is tender and fully cooked. Let it cool for about 2-3 minutes.
  • Use a topping of your choice , be creative and make it fun. I use ground beef because it's my favorite. Slice the potato down the middle or slice off the top. You can season with black pepper, top it with butter, bacon, sour cream, your favorite vegetables, add some cheese, and put it back in the microwave for a minute to get your cheese melted and crispy.

Instructions for Ground beef Topping

  • Heat oil in a large pan over high to medium heat.
  • Add onions, cook until slightly browned, add garlic.
  • Add ground beef and separate it with a wooden spoon or spatula. Cook for about 3-4 minutes, stirring intermittently. Drain off excess fat.
  • Add salt, Maggi seasoning, thyme, smoked paprika, ground cumin. Mix well to ensure the herbs are thoroughly combined.
  • Add tomato sauce, peas and carrots, and diced bell peppers, stir, allow it to simmer for 2-3 minutes, then turn off the heat.
  • Allow to cool for about 2-3 minutes. Spoon out on top of you potato, garnish and serve.

Nutrition

Calories: 301kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 16g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 54mg | Sodium: 903mg | Potassium: 704mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 2069IU | Vitamin C: 49mg | Calcium: 56mg | Iron: 3mg