“5-Ingredient Taco Baked Potatoes That Save Dinner”
A delicious twist on taco night featuring baked potatoes loaded with seasoned ground beef and classic taco toppings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican-American
- Diet: Low Lactose
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large russet potatoes
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup diced tomatoes
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions
- Olive oil (for rubbing potatoes)
- Salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F. Scrub potatoes, dry them, and rub with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Bake directly on the rack for 50–60 minutes.
- In a skillet, brown the ground beef over medium heat. Drain excess fat. Stir in taco seasoning and water, then simmer for 5–7 minutes.
- While the beef simmers, dice tomatoes, slice green onions, and shred cheddar cheese.
- Slice open each baked potato, fluff the inside with a fork, and top with taco beef, cheese, tomatoes, and green onions.
- Finish each potato with a dollop of sour cream and a sprinkle of green onions.
Notes
- For crispier potatoes, pierce skins with a fork before baking.
- Substitute ground turkey or chicken for a leaner option.
- Add hot sauce for extra spice.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 loaded potato
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 890mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Find it online: https://www.homeydishes.com/taco-baked-potatoes-recipe/