Description
Sizzling taco potatoes bring Mexican-inspired comfort to your dinner table with bold spices and crispy potato perfection. Hearty ingredients and zesty seasonings create a mouthwatering meal savored by family and friends.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 1 pound lean ground beef
Potatoes:
- 4 to 6 medium russet potatoes
Seasoning:
- 1 packet (1 ounce) taco seasoning
Instructions
- Pierce clean potatoes with a fork and wrap individually in aluminum foil, ensuring even coverage.
- Bake potatoes in a preheated oven at 425°F until tender and easily pierced with a knife, approximately 45-60 minutes.
- While potatoes roast, brown ground beef in a skillet, seasoning thoroughly with taco spices for robust flavor.
- Carefully unwrap hot potatoes and create a lengthwise slit down the center using a sharp knife.
- Gently split open each potato, creating a fluffy interior landscape for taco fillings.
- Layer seasoned ground beef generously inside each potato’s steaming cavity.
- Enhance the potato with classic taco embellishments: shredded cheddar cheese, diced tomatoes, crisp lettuce, tangy sour cream, and zesty salsa.
- Optional: Sprinkle chopped green onions or cilantro for added freshness and visual appeal.
- Serve immediately while potatoes remain warm and toppings are vibrant, allowing each diner to customize their loaded taco potato.
Notes
- Choose starchy, large russet potatoes for the best texture and flavor absorption.
- Bake potatoes ahead of time to make assembly quick and easy during meal preparation.
- Customize toppings based on dietary preferences, such as using ground turkey or plant-based meat for a lighter option.
- Prepare taco seasoning from scratch to control sodium and avoid preservatives, creating a fresher taste profile.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 50 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg