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A row of four crispy baked potatoes stuffed with seasoned ground beef, melted cheddar cheese, sour cream, and salsa.

Loaded Taco Potatoes

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 620
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 4 large russet potatoes
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 packet (1 ounce) taco seasoning
  • 3/4 cup wate r
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1/2 cup sals a
  • 2 green onions , sliced
  • 1/4 cup pickled jalapeños
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit (200 degrees Celsius).
  2. Scrub potatoes clean and pat dry. Pierce each potato multiple times with a fork.
  3. Rub potato skins with vegetable oil and salt, then place directly on oven rack or a baking sheet.
  4. Bake for 45 to 60 minutes, or until skins are crisp and the centers are tender when pierced with a fork.
  5. While potatoes bake, brown the ground beef in a large skillet over medium-high heat until fully cooked. Drain excess fat.
  6. Stir in taco seasoning and water. Bring to a simmer and cook for 5 minutes until the sauce thickens.
  7. Remove potatoes from oven. Slice each potato lengthwise and fluff the interior with a fork.
  8. Top each potato with equal portions of seasoned ground beef and shredded cheddar cheese.
  9. Finish with sour cream, salsa, green onions, and jalapeños before serving.