Taco Potatoes
These Taco Potatoes are a fun and delicious twist on traditional tacos! Baked russet potatoes are loaded with seasoned ground beef and topped with all your favorite taco toppings. A great weeknight meal that combines hearty potatoes with zesty taco flavors. #TacoPotatoes #TacoNight #PotatoTacos #EasyDinner #MexicanFood
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour (for baking potatoes) + 10 minutes (for cooking beef)
- Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Yield: 4-6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 to 6 medium Russet potatoes
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 (1 oz) packet taco seasoning
- Toppings:
- Shredded lettuce
- Cheddar cheese
- Sour cream
- Salsa
- Guacamole
- Green onions
Instructions
- Bake the Potatoes: Preheat oven to 400°F. Wash and dry the potatoes. Poke a few holes in each potato and wrap them in foil. Bake for 1 hour. Carefully remove from the oven and let cool slightly.
- Prepare Taco Beef: In a large skillet, cook and crumble the ground beef over medium-high heat. Drain any excess grease. Add taco seasoning and water as directed on the seasoning packet. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes.
- Assemble Taco Potatoes: Unwrap the baked potatoes and cut a slit in the top of each. Fill with seasoned ground beef, then add your favorite taco toppings such as shredded lettuce, cheddar cheese, sour cream, salsa, guacamole, and green onions.
- Serve: Serve warm and enjoy this delicious twist on tacos!
Notes
- Feel free to customize the toppings based on your preference—black olives, jalapeños, or diced tomatoes make great additions.
- For a vegetarian option, substitute the ground beef with black beans or lentils.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 potato with toppings
- Calories: 500kcal
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
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