Taco Stuffed Baked Potatoes

Taco Stuffed Baked Potatoes

from yellowblissroad.com
Main
75 min
4 servings
393 kcal / serving

A perfect baked potato stuffed with spicy taco meat and topped with cheese, sour cream and onions – my Taco Stuffed Baked Potatoes are a delicious way to change up your Taco Tuesday.

Ingredients

  • 4baked potatoes
  • 1 poundground beef
  • ½a medium onion (diced)
  • 2 clovesgarlic (minced)
  • 2 tablespoonshomemade taco seasoning (or 1 packet)
  • ½ cupwater
  • 1 cupsalsa
  • salt and pepper
  • your favorite taco toppings: shredded cheese (green onions, sour cream, tomatoes, etc.)

Directions

  1. 1

    Prepare the baked potatoes and set them aside to cool for at least 10 minutes.

  2. 2

    Meanwhile, heat a large skillet over medium heat and add the ground beef, diced onion and minced garlic. Season with salt and pepper. Cook until no longer pink, breaking up the meat with a spatula. Drain.

  3. 3

    To the ground beef, add the taco seasoning, water and salsa. Stir to combine then bring to a simmer over medium heat. Cover and reduce heat to low. Simmer for 15 minutes. If there is too much liquid, simmer with the lid off for a bit.

  4. 4

    Gently slice open potatoes lengthwise and squeeze the sides to open, careful not to let them break in half completely.

  5. 5

    Season the potato with salt and pepper, and mash with a little sour cream. Divide the taco meat among the potatoes and top with freshly shredded cheddar, green onions or any of your favorite taco toppings.

  6. 6

    Serve immediately.