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Taco Stuffed Baked Potatoes

Transform Taco Tuesdays into Tater Taco Tuesdays with Taco Stuffed Baked Potatoes! Top fluffy baked potatoes with taco meat and your favorite taco toppings for a new and tasty meal!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
1 hr
Servings: 6
Calories: 371 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American , Mexican

Ingredients

  • 6 medium Russet potatoes
  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon kosher salt
  • 1 pound lean ground beef
  • 1 ounce homemade taco seasoning (or 1 packet store-bought taco seasoning)
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 3/4 cup water
  • 1/2 cup salsa
  • your favorite taco toppings

Instructions

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  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F. Scrub the potatoes under cool water. Pat the potato dry with a paper towel.
  2. Prick the potatoes all over with a fork, just piercing the skin.
  3. Place the potatoes on a baking tray and brush them all over with olive oil.
  4. Sprinkle them with the salt and rub it in.
  5. Bake for 1 hour or until a toothpick or knife slides in easily with no resistance. If it is not done in an hour, I start checking every additional 10 minutes. Timing depends on how big the potato is, if they are on the smaller side, start checking at 45 minutes.
  6. While the potatoes are baking, make the taco meat. Place a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the beef, breaking it up into crumbles, and cook until there is no pink left, stirring occasionally, about 8-10 minutes. Drain off any excess fat.
  7. Add the taco seasoning, garlic powder, cumin, and onion powder, stir to combine and allow to cook for 1 minute until fragrant, stir constantly so the seasonings don’t burn on the bottom.
  8. Stir in the water and salsa, reduce heat to low and allow it to simmer until most of the liquid is evaporated, 10-15 minutes, stir occasionally. Cover and keep warm until potatoes are ready.
  9. Once the potatoes are ready, slice the top open, pinch the sides and press down and in to open the potato. Fluff the potato insides with a fork.
  10. Divide the taco meat among the potatoes. Add your favorite toppings and serve.

Notes

  • Taco Meat - Use any ground meat instead of beef, like pork, turkey, or chicken, to either lighten it up or just to change it up.
  • Taco Meat - Use any ground meat instead of beef, like pork, turkey, or chicken, to either lighten it up or just to change it up.
  • Beans - Add black beans, pinto beans, or kidney beans to the meat mixture to bulk it up and stretch your food budget even further!
  • Beans - Add black beans, pinto beans, or kidney beans to the meat mixture to bulk it up and stretch your food budget even further!
  • Toppings - Use your favorite taco toppings because the sky is the limit! I love salsa, guacamole, scallions, tomatoes, cilantro, pico de Gallo, shredded cheddar cheese, sliced jalapenos, crushed tortilla chips, etc.
  • Toppings - Use your favorite taco toppings because the sky is the limit! I love salsa, guacamole, scallions, tomatoes, cilantro, pico de Gallo, shredded cheddar cheese, sliced jalapenos, crushed tortilla chips, etc.
  • Seasoning - I like to make my own seasoning mixes, like Homemade Taco Seasoning, to increase the flavor, but use your favorite seasonings if you wish!
  • Seasoning - I like to make my own seasoning mixes, like Homemade Taco Seasoning, to increase the flavor, but use your favorite seasonings if you wish!
  • Use in More Recipes - The meat mixture is great for other dishes like tacos, tostadas, enchiladas, etc. So it's always a great idea to make extra taco meat.
  • Use in More Recipes - The meat mixture is great for other dishes like tacos, tostadas, enchiladas, etc. So it's always a great idea to make extra taco meat.
  • Sweet Potatoes - Serve the taco meat and toppings on a wholesome baked sweet potato for a change of pace!
  • Sweet Potatoes - Serve the taco meat and toppings on a wholesome baked sweet potato for a change of pace!
  • Store the taco meat separately from the potatoes and the taco toppings. Please each in their own airtight container and refrigerator for up to 3 days. Freeze the meat mixture and potatoes separately, each in its own freezer-safe airtight container for up to 3 months.
  • Store the taco meat separately from the potatoes and the taco toppings. Please each in their own airtight container and refrigerator for up to 3 days.
  • Freeze the meat mixture and potatoes separately, each in its own freezer-safe airtight container for up to 3 months.

Nutrition Information

Calories 371kcal (19%) Carbohydrates 43g (14%) Protein 21g (42%) Fat 13g (20%) Saturated Fat 3g (15%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 8g Trans Fat 0.3g Cholesterol 47mg (16%) Sodium 1749mg (73%) Potassium 1221mg (35%) Fiber 4g (16%) Sugar 3g (6%) Vitamin A 554IU (11%) Vitamin C 15mg (17%) Calcium 47mg (5%) Iron 4mg (22%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 371

% Daily Value*

Calories 371kcal 19%
Carbohydrates 43g 14%
Protein 21g 42%
Fat 13g 20%
Saturated Fat 3g 15%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 8g 40%
Trans Fat 0.3g 15%
Cholesterol 47mg 16%
Sodium 1749mg 73%
Potassium 1221mg 26%
Fiber 4g 16%
Sugar 3g 6%
Vitamin A 554IU 11%
Vitamin C 15mg 17%
Calcium 47mg 5%
Iron 4mg 22%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.