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Taco Potatoes 🌮🥔

Loaded baked potatoes with a taco twist!
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 500 kcal

Equipment

  • Baking Sheet
  • Large bowl

Ingredients
  

Potatoes & Beef

  • 1 pound lean ground beef
  • 4 medium Russet potatoes

Taco Toppings

  • 1 packet (1 ounce) taco seasoning
  • 0.5 cup water
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 0.5 cup sour cream
  • 0.25 cup chopped green onions
  • 0.5 cup diced tomatoes

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
  • Wash and pierce potatoes several times with a fork.
  • Bake potatoes for 45-60 minutes, or until tender.
  • While potatoes bake, brown ground beef in a skillet over medium-high heat. Drain excess fat.
  • Stir in taco seasoning and water; simmer for 5 minutes.
  • Once potatoes are cooked, cut them lengthwise and fluff the inside with a fork.
  • Spoon the taco meat mixture into the potatoes.
  • Top with cheddar cheese, sour cream, green onions, and diced tomatoes.

Notes

For extra flavor, consider adding a dollop of guacamole or salsa.