Taco Potatoes
A delicious baked potato stuffed with seasoned ground beef and topped with fresh toppings for a flavorful Mexican-inspired treat.
Prep
: 10
Total
: 25 minutes
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 4 large baking potatoes (Russet preferred)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 0.5 cup diced yellow onion
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 ounce packet of taco seasoning
- 0.75 cup water
- 0.5 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 small diced Roma tomato seeds removed
- 0.25 cup prepared guacamole or diced avocado
- 0.25 cup sour cream
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro or green onion
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with foil.
- Place potatoes on the baking sheet, brush with 1 tablespoon olive oil, and season with ½ teaspoon salt. Bake for 60-75 minutes until fork-tender.
- In a skillet, heat remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil over medium-high. Add ground beef, diced onion, salt, and pepper. Cook until beef is browned, about 5-6 minutes. Drain excess fat.
- Add taco seasoning and water to the beef. Stir, bring to boil, then simmer 3-5 minutes until sauce thickens.
- Remove baked potatoes from oven, cut a slit in each, and let rest 5 minutes. Carefully open and fluff the insides.
- Scoop out about 1-2 tablespoons of potato from each and fill with seasoned beef.
- Top with shredded cheddar, diced tomato, guacamole, sour cream, cilantro or green onion as desired.
Notes
This dish is perfect for a quick, flavorful dinner that combines baked potatoes with tasty taco toppings.