Description
Savory taco stuffed baked potatoes bring Mexican-inspired comfort straight to dinner tables with bold flavor combinations. Crispy potato skins cradle seasoned ground beef, melted cheese, and zesty toppings that promise a satisfying meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 4 large baking potatoes
- 1 pound (454 grams) ground beef
- 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
Seasoning and Flavor Enhancers:
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- 1/2 cup water
- Salt and pepper to taste
Toppings and Garnishes:
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup green onions, chopped
- 1/4 cup salsa
Instructions
- Prepare the oven to 400F (200C) for optimal potato baking temperature.
- Thoroughly cleanse potatoes, puncturing multiple times with a fork to allow steam escape. Position directly on oven rack for 45-60 minutes until tender when pierced.
- Meanwhile, activate a skillet over medium heat. Crumble ground beef, cooking until completely browned and fat renders. Drain excess grease thoroughly.
- Infuse beef with taco seasoning and water, stirring to distribute flavors evenly. Simmer for 5 minutes to develop robust taste profile.
- Extract potatoes from oven, allowing brief cooling period. Slice lengthwise and delicately excavate inner potato flesh, maintaining thin protective skin wall.
- Amalgamate extracted potato meat with seasoned beef, integrating shredded cheddar, salt, and pepper until uniformly combined.
- Generously reconstruct potato shells, mounding the beef-potato mixture with deliberate abundance.
- Embellish with dollops of sour cream, sprinkle chopped green onions, and cascade fresh salsa across surface. Serve immediately while temperature remains optimal.
Notes
- Potato Perfection: Choose medium-sized russet potatoes with smooth, uniform skin for even baking and best texture.
- Fat Management: Drain ground beef thoroughly to prevent greasy filling and ensure a lighter, cleaner taste.
- Seasoning Hack: Use homemade taco seasoning for controlling sodium and avoiding processed ingredients.
- Dairy-Free Adaptation: Replace cheese and sour cream with nutritional yeast and cashew cream for vegan-friendly version.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 50-65 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 550 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 700 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 6 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg