Instructions: Cooking potatoes :these times are based on medium potatoes, cook on High and turn over part way through cooking;
1 potato : 4-6 min
2 potatoes : 6-8 min
3 potatoes : 8-12 min
4 potatoes : 12-16 min
5 potatoes : 16-20 min
6 potatoes : 20-22 min

Let stand a few minutes while making topping; then cut a crosscross in top and press ends to push out potato. Top with topping and cheese and serve.

TOPPING: If using ground beef, crumble ground meat in 6 cup (1.5L)

casserole. Add onion and garlic; microwave uncovered at High for 2-3 minutes or till no longer pink, stirring twice to break up lumps. Drain off fat. Stir in flour, beans (if using) and seasonings, microwave uncovered at High for 1 minute. Stir in taco sauce and cover. Microwave at High for 3-5 minutes or till mixture comes to boil and thickens. Stir at least once during cooking.

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