Cheesy Taco Potatoes Recipe
These Cheesy Taco Potatoes are a delicious twist on classic loaded baked potatoes, featuring seasoned ground beef, cheddar cheese, and all the traditional taco toppings. Easy to make and perfect for a family dinner or casual gathering.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking, Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
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Potatoes:
- 4 large russet potatoes
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Taco Beef:
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 packet taco seasoning
Toppings:
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions
- 1/4 cup diced tomatoes
- 1/4 cup sliced black olives
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Prepare the potatoes: Scrub and dry the potatoes, then pierce them with a fork. Rub with olive oil, sprinkle with salt and pepper, and bake for 45 minutes.
- Cook the beef: Brown the ground beef in a skillet, drain excess fat, add taco seasoning and water, simmer for 5 minutes.
- Assemble: Cut a slit in each potato, fill with beef, top with cheese, bake for 5 minutes until cheese melts.
- Finish: Top with sour cream, green onions, tomatoes, olives, and cilantro. Serve hot.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 potato
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
Keywords: Cheesy Taco Potatoes, Loaded Baked Potatoes, Taco Beef, Mexican Potatoes
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