Ingredients
- For the Main Ingredients:
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 4 to 6 medium Russet potatoes
- 1 packet (1 ounce) taco seasoning
- ½ cup water
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ cup sour cream
- ¼ cup chopped green onions
- ½ cup diced tomatoes
Instructions
- Wash and scrub the potatoes, then pierce them with a fork. Bake at 400°F (200°C) for 45-50 minutes, or until fork-tender.
- While the potatoes bake, heat a skillet over medium heat and cook the ground beef until browned. Drain any excess grease.
- Stir in the taco seasoning and ½ cup of water. Simmer for 5 minutes until the mixture thickens.
- Once the potatoes are cooked, slice them open and fluff the insides with a fork.
- Spoon the seasoned beef mixture over the baked potatoes.
- Top with shredded cheese, sour cream, chopped green onions, and diced tomatoes.
- Serve hot and enjoy!
Notes
- You can also add additional toppings like jalapeños, avocado, or salsa for extra flavor.
- If you prefer, you can use ground turkey or chicken as a leaner alternative to beef.
- These loaded potatoes can be made ahead by baking the potatoes and storing the beef mixture separately. Simply assemble and reheat when ready to serve.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Comfort Food
- Method: Baking, Skillet Cooking
- Cuisine: American, Mexican
- Diet: Gluten Free
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
