Description
Loaded Taco Potatoes are a delicious and easy baked potato dinner filled with seasoned ground beef, black beans, corn, and topped with cheese and fresh toppings.
Ingredients
- 4 large russet potatoes
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 packet taco seasoning (about 1 ounce)
- 1 cup black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup corn, frozen or canned
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 medium tomato, diced
- 1 avocado, diced
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Scrub the potatoes under running water, then pierce them several times with a fork. Place them on a baking sheet and bake for 45-60 minutes, or until tender when pierced with a fork.
- While the potatoes are baking, heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the diced onion and cook for about 3-4 minutes until softened. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.
- Add the ground beef to the skillet, breaking it apart with a spatula. Cook until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Drain any excess fat.
- Stir in the taco seasoning, black beans, and corn. Add a splash of water if needed to help combine. Cook for another 3-4 minutes until heated through. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Once the potatoes are done, remove them from the oven and let them cool for a few minutes. Cut a slit down the center of each potato and gently squeeze the ends to open them up.
- Spoon the taco beef mixture into each potato, then top with shredded cheddar cheese. Return the loaded potatoes to the oven for an additional 5-10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted.
- Remove from the oven and top each potato with sour cream, diced tomatoes, avocado, and chopped cilantro. Serve immediately.
Notes
- For a healthier option, substitute ground turkey or chicken for the ground beef.
- Add jalapeños or hot sauce for an extra kick of spice.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 potato
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg