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Taco Potatoes

Taco Potatoes

Taco Potatoes combine seasoned ground beef and classic taco toppings in a comforting baked potato.
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Prep Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 2 hours 15 minutes
Course Main Dish
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 6 potatoes
Calories 400 kcal

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Skillet
  • foil
  • potato peeler

Ingredients
  

  • 4 to 6 medium Russet potatoes
  • 1 pound lean ground beef
  • 1 packet taco seasoning (1 ounce)

Toppings

  • shredded lettuce
  • cheddar cheese
  • sour cream
  • salsa
  • guacamole
  • green onion

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • Preheat oven to 400° F. Wash potatoes in water, then pat dry with paper towels. Poke a few holes in each potato, then wrap each of them in foil. Bake potatoes for 1 hour. Carefully remove hot potatoes from oven and set aside to cool slightly.
  • In a large skillet, brown and crumble ground beef over medium-high heat. Drain grease, if any. Add taco seasoning to beef and amount of water packet calls for. Bring mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer for 10 minutes.
  • Remove foil from potatoes then cut a slit in the top to open. Fill each potato with ground beef and all of your favorite taco toppings. Enjoy!

Notes

(Serves 4 to 6)

Nutrition

Serving: 1potatoCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 20gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 900mgFiber: 6gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 3mg
Keyword baked potato, comfort food, Easy Recipe, family meal, Ground Beef, Taco Potatoes
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