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Taco Baked Potatoes
Taco Baked Potatoes · ready in 45 min · 4 servings · 520 kcal per serving · easy · 7 ingredients
Fluffy baked potatoes are split open and loaded with savory seasoned beef, melted sharp cheddar, and fresh green onions, finished with cool sour cream and zesty salsa for a comforting Tex Mex twist.
- Prep
- 10 min
- Cook
- 35 min
- Total
- 45 min
- Serves
- 4
- kcal
- 520
- Difficulty
- easy
Ingredients · 4 servings
- 450 gGround beef
- 800 gPotatoes
- 120 gSharp cheddar cheese
- 30 gGreen onion
- 120 gSalsa
- 120 gSour cream
- 28 gTaco seasoning
Equipment
stovetop, chef knife, fork, serving plate, serving spoon, skillet, spatula, spoon, wooden spoon
Instructions
- Brown the beef
Gather all ingredients and tools, then heat a skillet over medium-high heat and cook the ground beef, breaking it up, until browned; drain excess fat. · 8 min
When it is done: Beef is cooked through and reaches 71°C / 160°F.
- Season the beef
Add the taco seasoning to the browned beef and stir over medium heat, cooking as directed until the meat is evenly coated and saucy. · 5 min
What to look for: thickened and fragrant
- Prep the potatoes
Use a chef’s knife to cut an X into the top of each potato, then use a fork to gently fluff the hot potato flesh. · 5 min
What to look for: potatoes split and fluffy inside
- Assemble potatoes
Top each potato with the seasoned taco beef, then sprinkle with sharp cheddar cheese and sliced green onion. · 4 min
What to look for: cheese starting to soften
- Serve and finish
Plate the taco baked potatoes and serve warm with salsa and sour cream on top or on the side. · 2 min
What to look for: steaming hot with cool toppings
Nutrition (per serving)
| kcal | 520 |
|---|---|
| Protein | 26 g |
| Carbohydrates | 42 g |
| of which sugars | 4 g |
| Fat | 28 g |
| of which saturated | 13 g |
| Fibre | 5 g |
| Sodium | 880 mg |
Nutri-ScoreD
Allergens
Contains: milk
Storage and reheating
- Fridge: up to 3 days
- Freezer: yes, up to 2 months
Ingredient substitutions
Ground beef
- ground turkey: Use dark meat turkey for juicier results.
- plant based ground: Brown well before seasoning for best texture.
Potatoes
- sweet potatoes: Slightly sweeter and higher in vitamin A.
Sharp cheddar cheese
- colby jack cheese: Melts smoothly with mild flavor.
- dairy free cheddar style shreds: Melt gently to avoid drying.
Green onion
- chives: Milder onion flavor.
Salsa
- fresh pico de gallo: Adds fresher texture and brightness.
Sour cream
- plain Greek yogurt: Choose full fat for closer richness.
