Description
Taco Potatoes are a delightful twist on classic tacos, transforming hearty russet potatoes into flavorful vessels brimming with seasoned ground beef and an array of vibrant toppings. This dish not only delivers on taste but also invites creativity at the dining table, allowing everyone to customize their potato masterpiece.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 to 6 medium russet potatoes
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- Shredded lettuce
- Cheddar cheese
- Sour cream or Greek yogurt
- Salsa
- Guacamole
- Green onions
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F. Wash and dry russet potatoes, then poke several holes in each with a fork. Wrap individually in aluminum foil and bake for about 1 hour until tender.
- While potatoes bake, brown lean ground beef in a large skillet over medium-high heat, breaking it apart as it cooks (about 6-8 minutes). Drain excess grease if needed.
- Sprinkle taco seasoning over the cooked beef, add recommended water (usually around half a cup), and simmer for about 10 minutes.
- Once potatoes are baked, unwrap them and cut a slit along the top without cutting all the way through. Squeeze the sides slightly to open.
- Fill each potato with seasoned beef, followed by shredded lettuce, cheddar cheese, sour cream or yogurt, salsa, guacamole, and green onions.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 Taco Potato (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg