Description
These Taco Potatoes are a delightful twist on classic loaded baked potatoes, featuring seasoned ground beef, gooey cheddar cheese, and all your favorite taco toppings. Easy to make and customizable to suit your taste!
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 4 large russet potatoes
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- 1/4 cup water
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Toppings:
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup salsa
- 1/2 cup diced tomatoes
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat the oven to 400°F.
- Bake Potatoes: Scrub and pierce potatoes, rub with olive oil and salt, then bake for 50-60 minutes until tender.
- Cook Ground Beef: Brown ground beef in a skillet, drain excess fat, add taco seasoning and water, simmer for 5 minutes.
- Prepare Potatoes: Slice open baked potatoes, fluff insides, fill with taco meat.
- Add Toppings: Top with cheese, sour cream, salsa, tomatoes, green onions, and cilantro.
- Serve: Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
- For a lower-carb option, use sweet potatoes.
- Customize with toppings like jalapeños, guacamole, or black beans.
- Can be made with ground turkey or plant-based meat.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking, Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed potato
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 790 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 29 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg
