Taco Potatoes Recipe
These Taco Potatoes are a fun twist on classic taco night, with fluffy baked potatoes loaded with seasoned meat, cheese, salsa, and all your favorite toppings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking, Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Potatoes:
- 4 medium russet potatoes
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Taco Meat:
- 1 pound ground beef or ground turkey
- 1 packet taco seasoning (or 2 tablespoons homemade)
- 1/4 cup water
Toppings:
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup salsa
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup sliced green onions
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 400°F.
- Prepare the potatoes: Scrub the potatoes, prick each with a fork, rub with olive oil, and bake for 45–60 minutes until tender.
- Cook the taco meat: Brown the ground beef, add taco seasoning and water, simmer until thickened.
- Assemble: Slice open potatoes, fluff insides, top with taco meat, cheese, salsa, sour cream, green onions, and cilantro.
- Serve: Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
- Swap in black beans or lentils for a vegetarian version.
- Add avocado, jalapeños, or hot sauce for extra flavor.
- Great for meal prep—store components separately.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed potato
- Calories: 470
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 670mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
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