Description
Taco Stuffed Baked Potatoes are a mouthwatering fusion of crispy, fluffy baked potatoes and savory taco filling. Each potato is loaded with seasoned ground beef, black beans, melted cheese, and topped with fresh salsa and creamy sour cream. Perfect for game nights or family dinners, these flavorful spuds are sure to become a favorite at your table!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium russet baking potatoes
- 1 lb lean ground beef or turkey
- 2 tbsp taco seasoning
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans, rinsed
- 1 cup fresh salsa
- ½ cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
- ¼ cup chopped green onions
- ¼ cup chopped cilantro
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Wash and dry the potatoes; prick several times with a fork.
- Bake potatoes directly on the oven rack for 45-60 minutes until tender.
- In a skillet over medium heat, cook ground beef or turkey until browned. Add taco seasoning and water; simmer for 5 minutes.
- Cut each baked potato lengthwise but do not cut all the way through. Fluff insides with a fork.
- Fill each potato with the meat mixture and black beans, top with shredded cheese, and return to the oven for another 10 minutes until cheese melts.
- Serve topped with salsa, sour cream, green onions, and cilantro.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed potato (approx. 300g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: For extra flavor, consider adding jalapeños or avocado as toppings. Swap out ground beef for vegetarian options like lentils or mushrooms.