Description
Creating Cheesy Taco Potatoes is simple if you follow these easy steps.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large russet potatoes
- 1 pound ground beef (or turkey)
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 cup diced tomatoes
- 1 cup shredded lettuce
- ½ cup sliced black olives (optional)
- ½ cup chopped green onions
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil for drizzling
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Prepare the Potatoes: Wash the potatoes thoroughly. Poke several holes in each potato with a fork. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with salt. Place them on a baking sheet.
- Bake the Potatoes: Bake the potatoes in the preheated oven for about 45 minutes, or until a fork easily pierces through.
- Cook the Ground Beef: While the potatoes are baking, heat a skillet over medium heat. Add the ground beef and cook until browned. Drain any excess fat.
- Add Taco Seasoning: Stir in the taco seasoning and follow the instructions on the packet, typically adding water and simmering for a few minutes until thickened.
- Prepare Toppings: While the beef is cooking, prepare your toppings. Chop tomatoes, lettuce, green onions, and set aside.
- Assemble the Potatoes: Once the potatoes are done, remove them from the oven. Cut them in half lengthwise and scoop out a small amount of the flesh to create space for the fillings.
- Fill the Potatoes: Spoon the seasoned ground beef into each potato half. Top generously with shredded cheddar cheese.
- Melt the Cheese: Return the filled potatoes to the oven for an additional 5-10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Garnish and Serve: Remove from the oven and top with sour cream, diced tomatoes, shredded lettuce, black olives, and chopped green onions.
Notes
- This recipe serves as a perfect party dish or family meal.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 50 mins
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed potato
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 80mg