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Variations: CONEY ISLAND PIZZA: Heat oven to 450°. Prepare beef mixture as directed above; spread evenly over one 12-inch thin-crust Italian bread shell or prepared pizza crust. Top with 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese and, if desired, green onions. Bake in 450° oven 8 minutes or until cheese is melted. Cut into 8 wedges. CONEY ISLAND BURGERS: Prepare beef mixture as directed above; spoon evenly into four split, toasted hamburger buns. Top with cheese and, if desired, green onions. | |  |
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Coney Island Taters
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Ingredients: |
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pound lean ground beef |
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medium onion, chopped |
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cup prepared barbecue sauce |
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large all-purpose potatoes |
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cup shredded Cheddar cheese |
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cup sliced green onions (optional) |
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Instructions: |
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In large skillet, brown ground beef and onion over medium heat 8 to 10 minutes or until beef is no longer pink, breaking up into 3/4-inch crumbles. Pour off drippings. Stir barbecue sauce into beef; cover and simmer over medium-low heat 10 minutes. |
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Meanwhile pierce potatoes in several places with fork. Place on paper towel in microwave oven. Microwave on HIGH 10 to 11 minutes or until tender, rearranging potatoes halfway. |
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Cut potatoes lengthwise into quarters. Cut each quarter crosswise in half. Arrange 4 pieces potato on each serving plate; top with beef mixture. Sprinkle with cheese; top with green onions, if desired. |
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| | | | | Nutritional information per serving of Coney Island Taters: 386 calories; 30 g protein; 34 g carbohydrate; 15 g fat; 4.2 mg iron; 672 mg sodium; 85 mg cholesterol. Nutrition information per serving of Coney Island Pizza (2 wedges): 538 calories; 39 g protein; 42 g carbohydrate; 23 g fat; 4.9 mg iron; 1,128 mg sodium; 105 mg cholesterol. Nutrition information per serving of Coney Island Burgers: 402 calories; 30 g protein; 32 g carbohydrate; 17 g fat; 4.0 mg iron; 866 mg sodium; 87 mg cholesterol. |
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