Description
These Taco Potatoes are a hearty, crowd-pleasing twist on taco night! Baked potatoes stuffed with zesty taco-seasoned meat and topped with all your favorite fixings — perfect for a fun, customizable dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Potatoes:
- 4 large Russet potatoes (or Yukon Gold for a creamier center)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Salt (to taste)
For the Taco Filling:
- 1 lb ground beef or turkey
- 1 packet taco seasoning (or homemade mix)
- ½ onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
Toppings Galore:
- Shredded cheddar or Mexican blend cheese
- Sour cream or Greek yogurt
- Chopped lettuce and tomatoes
- Jalapeños, avocado, salsa, or hot sauce
Optional Add-ins:
- Corn kernels (fresh or canned)
- Black olives
- Chopped cilantro
- Pickled onions
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Scrub potatoes, prick them with a fork, rub with olive oil and salt, then bake directly on the oven rack for 45–60 minutes until fork-tender.
- While potatoes bake, cook ground meat in a skillet over medium heat until browned. Drain excess fat if needed.
- Add chopped onion and garlic to the skillet and sauté for 2–3 minutes. Stir in taco seasoning and cook according to packet instructions (or with water if homemade).
- Once potatoes are done, carefully slice them open and fluff the insides with a fork.
- Fill each potato with taco meat, then top with cheese, sour cream, lettuce, tomatoes, and any additional toppings you love.
- Serve immediately and let everyone build their own favorite version!
Notes
- Make it vegetarian by using lentils or a plant-based ground meat alternative.
- Shortcut: Use microwaved baked potatoes if short on time.
- Perfect for meal prep — just store meat and toppings separately until ready to serve.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Bake + Sauté
- Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed potato
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: undefined
- Unsaturated Fat: undefined
- Trans Fat: undefined
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Taco Potatoes, Loaded Baked Potatoes, Taco Stuffed Potatoes, Ground Beef Dinner, Easy Family Dinner