Description
Taco Potatoes are loaded with seasoned ground beef, cheese, lettuce, sour cream, and salsa. They’re everything you love about a taco, served in a comforting baked potato for a fun and filling meal.
Ingredients
- 4 to 6 medium Russet potatoes
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 1 packet (1 ounce) taco seasoning
Toppings:
- Shredded lettuce
- Cheddar cheese
- Sour cream
- Salsa
- Guacamole
- Green onion
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 400°F. Wash potatoes thoroughly and pat them dry with paper towels.
2. Poke a few holes in each potato and wrap individually in foil. Bake for 1 hour.
3. Carefully remove hot potatoes from oven and let cool slightly.
4. In a large skillet, brown and crumble the ground beef over medium-high heat.
5. Drain grease if necessary. Add taco seasoning and water according to packet directions.
6. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer for 10 minutes.
7. Remove foil from each potato and slice open the tops.
8. Fill each potato with seasoned beef and desired taco toppings such as lettuce, cheese, sour cream, salsa, guacamole, and green onion.
9. Serve immediately and enjoy!
Notes
Customize with your favorite taco toppings—jalapeños, olives, or hot sauce add great flavor.
To speed up cooking, bake potatoes ahead of time and reheat when ready to serve.
Use ground turkey or plant-based meat for a lighter or vegetarian version.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 loaded potato
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg