Description
Taco Loaded Potato is a delicious dish combining baked potatoes with taco-inspired toppings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large russet potatoes
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 cup diced tomatoes
- 1/2 cup chopped green onions
- 1/2 cup sliced black olives
- 1/4 cup jalapeños (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Wash and pierce the potatoes with a fork.
- Bake the potatoes for 45-60 minutes until tender.
- In a skillet, cook the ground beef over medium heat until browned.
- Add taco seasoning and water to the beef, stir, and simmer for 5 minutes.
- Remove the potatoes from the oven and let them cool slightly.
- Cut the potatoes open lengthwise and fluff the insides with a fork.
- Top each potato with the seasoned beef, cheese, sour cream, tomatoes, green onions, olives, and jalapeños.
- Serve hot.
Notes
- You can use turkey or chicken instead of beef.
- Add your favorite toppings like avocado or lettuce.
- Make it vegetarian by using black beans instead of meat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 potato
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 65g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Taco Loaded Potato