Taco Stuffed Baked Potatoes (Print-Friendly Version)

Savory baked potatoes loaded with taco-seasoned beef and fresh toppings, perfect for an easy weeknight dinner.

# What You'll Need:

→ Baked Potato Base

01 - 4 medium russet potatoes, scrubbed and dried
02 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
03 - 1 teaspoon fine sea salt

→ Taco Meat Filling

04 - 450 grams lean ground beef
05 - 2 tablespoons taco seasoning
06 - 1 teaspoon onion powder
07 - 1 teaspoon garlic powder
08 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
09 - 60 millilitres water
10 - 60 millilitres tomato salsa

→ Suggested Toppings

11 - 80 grams shredded cheddar cheese
12 - 60 millilitres sour cream
13 - 60 millilitres tomato salsa
14 - 2 green onions, sliced
15 - Handful fresh cilantro, chopped
16 - 1 small tomato, diced
17 - 8 jalapeño slices
18 - Handful shredded lettuce
19 - 60 grams guacamole
20 - 20 grams crushed tortilla chips

# How to Make It:

01 - Preheat oven to 200°C. Pierce potatoes all over with a fork. Rub each potato with olive oil and sprinkle with salt, massaging to coat evenly.
02 - Arrange potatoes on a baking tray and bake for 60 minutes until skins are crisp and potatoes are fork-tender.
03 - Brown ground beef over medium-high heat, breaking apart until no longer pink. Drain excess fat.
04 - Add taco seasoning, onion powder, garlic powder, and cumin to beef. Stir to combine. Pour in water and salsa, reduce heat to low, and simmer until most liquid evaporates, about 5 minutes. Keep warm.
05 - When potatoes are cool enough to handle, slice lengthwise and gently press sides to open. Fluff interiors with a fork.
06 - Spoon taco meat into each potato. Top with shredded cheese, sour cream, salsa, green onions, cilantro, tomato, jalapeños, lettuce, guacamole, and crushed tortilla chips as desired.

# Additional Tips:

01 - For crispier skins, bake potatoes directly on the oven rack with a tray below to catch drips.
02 - Store taco meat and potatoes separately in airtight containers for up to 3 days refrigerated.
03 - Larger potatoes may need 10–15 minutes additional baking; test doneness with a knife.

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