Description
Taco stuffed potatoes are a delightful twist on traditional tacos, combining baked potatoes with seasoned ground beef, cheese, and various toppings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium russet potatoes
- 1 lb (450 g) ground beef
- 1 packet (1 oz or 28 g) taco seasoning
- 1 cup (100 g) shredded cheese (cheddar or Mexican blend)
- 1/2 cup (120 g) sour cream
- 1 cup (150 g) diced tomatoes (fresh or canned)
- 1/4 cup (30 g) green onions, chopped
- 1/4 cup (30 g) jalapeños, sliced (fresh or pickled)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Wash the russet potatoes thoroughly and dry them. Poke holes in each potato with a fork, rub with olive oil, and sprinkle with salt.
- Bake the potatoes directly on the oven rack or on a baking sheet until tender.
- While the potatoes are baking, heat a skillet over medium heat and cook the ground beef until browned. Drain excess fat and stir in taco seasoning.
- Once the potatoes are baked, cut them in half lengthwise and scoop out a small portion of the flesh to create a pocket.
- Fill each potato half with the seasoned ground beef and top with shredded cheese.
- Return the filled potatoes to the oven and bake for an additional 5-10 minutes until the cheese is melted.
- Remove from the oven and add toppings like diced tomatoes, green onions, jalapeños, and sour cream before serving.
Notes
- Preheat the oven before baking the potatoes for even cooking.
- Avoid overcooking the potatoes to prevent them from becoming mushy.
- Don’t forget to poke holes in the potatoes to allow steam to escape.
- Fill the potatoes generously but leave some space for toppings.
- Taste the taco filling before assembling to adjust seasoning as needed.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 potato half
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: Taco Stuffed Potatoes, Baked Potatoes, Taco Recipe, Comfort Food