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Cheesy Taco Potatoes

Savory Cheesy Taco Potatoes That Warm the Soul

Cheesy Taco Potatoes are a delightful comfort food combining fluffy russet potatoes, savory ground beef, and melted cheese.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Servings: 4 potatoes
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Potatoes
  • 4 pieces Russet Potatoes scrubbed and pierced
For the Filling
  • 1 pound Ground Beef or swap for 1 can of black beans or 1 cup of cooked lentils
  • 1 tablespoon Taco Seasoning or to taste
For the Topping
  • 1 cup Shredded Cheddar Cheese or pepper jack cheese for spice
  • 1 cup Sour Cream or Greek yogurt as a healthier option
For the Garnish
  • 1 cup Green Onions sliced
  • 1 cup Diced Tomatoes
  • 1/2 cup Black Olives sliced
  • 1/4 cup Cilantro chopped
For Seasoning
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil for coating the potatoes
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking Sheet
  • Skillet
  • wooden spoon

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Scrub the russet potatoes, pierce them with a fork, and set aside.
  2. Rub the potatoes with olive oil, sprinkle with salt and pepper, then place on a baking sheet and bake for 45-60 minutes until fork-tender.
  3. While baking, heat a skillet over medium heat, add ground beef, and cook until browned, about 6-8 minutes. Drain excess fat.
  4. Add taco seasoning and water to the skillet, stir to coat the meat, and simmer for 5 minutes.
  5. Remove potatoes from the oven, slice each one lengthwise, and fluff the insides with a fork.
  6. Fill each potato with ground beef mixture and top with shredded cheddar cheese. Return to oven for 10-15 minutes until cheese is melted.
  7. Garnish with sour cream, tomatoes, green onions, olives, and cilantro before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1potatoCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 20gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 900mgFiber: 5gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 15mgIron: 15mg

Notes

Don’t overbake the potatoes to avoid dryness. Customize with additional toppings as desired.

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