Description
A delicious twist on traditional tacos, featuring crispy potatoes loaded with seasoned ground beef, melted cheese, and fresh toppings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large russet potatoes
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup diced tomatoes
- 1/4 cup sliced green onions
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Wash and dry potatoes, then rub with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
- Bake potatoes for 45-50 minutes until tender.
- While potatoes bake, brown ground beef in a skillet over medium heat.
- Drain excess fat, then add taco seasoning and water according to packet instructions.
- Simmer for 5 minutes, then remove from heat.
- Cut baked potatoes open and fluff insides with a fork.
- Top with seasoned beef, shredded cheese, sour cream, tomatoes, and green onions.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
- For crispier potatoes, bake directly on oven rack.
- Substitute ground turkey or chicken for a lighter option.
- Add jalapeños for extra heat.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 50 mins
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 potato
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: cheesy taco potatoes, loaded potatoes, taco night