Description
Hearty taco stuffed baked potatoes bring Mexican-inspired comfort to your dinner table. Crispy potato skins cradle spicy seasoned ground beef, melted cheese, and zesty toppings that make you crave another delicious bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Proteins:
- 1 pound ground beef or turkey
- 4 large russet potatoes
Seasonings and Cheese:
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Toppings and Garnishes:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ½ cup diced tomatoes
- ¼ cup diced red onion
- ¼ cup sliced black olives
- Sour cream
- Chopped fresh cilantro
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F and prepare a foil-lined baking sheet for optimal potato roasting.
- Thoroughly puncture each potato with a fork to allow steam escape, then massage with olive oil for a crisp exterior.
- Roast potatoes for approximately one hour, checking tenderness by inserting a fork into the center.
- While potatoes are cooking, brown ground meat in a skillet over medium heat, ensuring complete cooking and draining excess fat.
- Incorporate taco seasoning into the meat, stirring thoroughly to distribute flavors evenly and create a rich, aromatic filling.
- After removing potatoes from the oven, allow them to cool slightly for easier handling.
- Slice each potato lengthwise and gently separate the interior with a fork, creating a fluffy texture.
- Distribute the seasoned meat evenly across potato halves, ensuring complete coverage.
- Generously sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese over the meat, allowing it to melt into the warm filling.
- Garnish with diced tomatoes, finely chopped red onion, and sliced black olives for added texture and flavor.
- Return stuffed potatoes to the oven for an additional 5-10 minutes until cheese becomes golden and bubbly.
- Finish with a dollop of sour cream and fresh cilantro for a vibrant, creamy presentation.
Notes
- Elevate weeknight dinners with this fusion of classic baked potato and zesty taco flavors.
- Customize toppings to match your taste preferences or clear out random ingredients in your fridge.
- Perfect for meal prep, these stuffed potatoes reheat beautifully and make excellent next-day lunches.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 70mg