Description
These Taco Stuffed Baked Potatoes are a delicious and hearty twist on traditional baked potatoes. Loaded with seasoned ground beef, melted cheddar cheese, and topped with sour cream, green onions, and salsa, they make for a satisfying and flavorful meal that’s perfect for any night of the week.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large baking potatoes
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup green onions, chopped
- 1/4 cup salsa
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Bake Potatoes: Wash the baking potatoes thoroughly and pierce them several times with a fork. Place the potatoes directly on the oven rack and bake for 45-60 minutes, or until they are tender when pierced with a fork.
- Cook Ground Beef: While the potatoes are baking, heat a skillet over medium heat. Add the ground beef and cook until browned and fully cooked, breaking it up into crumbles as it cooks. Drain any excess fat.
- Season the Beef: Add the taco seasoning and 1/2 cup of water to the cooked ground beef. Stir to combine and simmer for 5 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld. Remove from heat.
- Prepare the Potatoes: Once the potatoes are done baking, remove them from the oven and let them cool slightly. Cut each potato in half lengthwise and carefully scoop out the insides, leaving a thin layer of potato to support the skin.
- Mix the Filling: In a bowl, combine the scooped-out potato insides with the seasoned ground beef, shredded cheddar cheese, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined.
- Stuff the Potatoes: Fill each potato shell with the beef and potato mixture, mounding it slightly.
- Top and Serve: Top the stuffed potatoes with sour cream, chopped green onions, and salsa. Serve hot and enjoy!
Notes
- For added flavor, consider topping the potatoes with guacamole or sliced jalapeños.
- You can also use ground turkey or chicken as a leaner alternative to ground beef.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed potato
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 1200mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 90mg