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taco potatoes

A delicious baked potato filled with seasoned ground beef, topped with cheese, tomatoes, and fresh herbs, perfect for a quick and tasty meal.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 4
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 120

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 4 large baking potatoes (Russet)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 pound lean ground beef
  • 0.5 cup diced yellow onion
  • 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 ounce packet of taco seasoning
  • 0.75 cup water
  • 1 cups shredded cheddar cheese
  • 0.5 cup diced Roma tomato
  • 0.5 cup prepared guacamole or diced avocado
  • 0.25 cup sour cream
  • 0.25 cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • 0.25 cup thinly sliced green onion

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with aluminum foil.
  2. Place the large baking potatoes onto the baking sheet, drizzle 1 tablespoon of olive oil over the potatoes, and gently rub the oil over the outer surface of the potatoes. Sprinkle ½ teaspoon of salt evenly over the surface of the oil-rubbed potatoes.
  3. Bake the potatoes for 1 hour to 1 hour 15 minutes, or until fork tender when poked.
  4. While potatoes are baking, prepare the taco filling by adding remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil, ground beef, diced yellow onion, salt, and black pepper to a large skillet. Cook and brown the beef for 5-6 minutes until no pink remains. Drain excess fat.
  5. Add taco seasoning and water to the skillet, stir to combine, bring to a low boil, then simmer for 3-5 minutes until thickened. Remove from heat.
  6. Remove potatoes from oven, cut a slit down the center of each, and let cool for 5 minutes.
  7. Gently fluff inside the potatoes and scoop out 1-2 tablespoons to create space for the filling.
  8. Stuff each potato with the seasoned beef. Top with shredded cheese, diced tomatoes, guacamole, sour cream, cilantro, and green onions as desired.

Notes

Feel free to customize toppings to suit your taste.