Description
Taco Potatoes are a delicious twist on classic loaded baked potatoes, featuring a savory taco-seasoned ground beef topping with all your favorite taco fixings. These stuffed potatoes are perfect for a fun and flavorful dinner that the whole family will love.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Potatoes:
- 4 medium russet potatoes
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
For the Taco Topping:
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 packet taco seasoning mix
- 1/3 cup water
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup salsa
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Prepare the Potatoes: Scrub the potatoes, prick them with a fork, rub with olive oil, sprinkle with salt, and bake for 45–60 minutes until tender.
- Cook the Beef: Brown the ground beef in a skillet, drain excess fat, add taco seasoning and water, simmer for 5 minutes.
- Assemble: Slice open the cooked potatoes, fluff the insides, top with taco beef, cheese, sour cream, salsa, green onions, and cilantro.
- Serve: Serve the stuffed potatoes warm and enjoy!
Notes
- Try using sweet potatoes for a different flavor profile.
- Customize with additional toppings like jalapeños, olives, or lettuce.
- Substitute ground beef with turkey or vegetarian crumble for a different twist.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed potato
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
