Description
Taco Loaded Baked Potatoes are a delicious combination of fluffy baked potatoes topped with seasoned ground beef, cheddar cheese, sour cream, green onions, and fresh tomatoes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef (90% lean)
- 4 to 6 medium Russet potatoes
- 1 ounce packet of taco mix
- ½ cup water
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ cup sour cream
- ¼ cup chopped green onions
- ½ cup diced tomatoes
Instructions
- Clean potatoes thoroughly and poke several times with a fork.
- Cook them at 400°F (200°C) for about 45-50 minutes until they’re soft when poked.
- Put ground beef in a skillet over medium heat and cook until no pink remains. Pour off any fat.
- Add taco mix and ½ cup water to the meat. Let it bubble for 5 minutes until it gets thick.
- Cut the hot potatoes lengthwise and mash the insides gently with a fork.
- Load them up with your seasoned beef.
- Add cheese, a dollop of sour cream, green onions, and tomatoes on top.
- Dig in while it’s hot!
Notes
- Feel free to customize toppings according to your preferences.
- For a vegetarian option, substitute ground beef with black beans or lentils.
- Leftover beef mixture can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 potato
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg