Tex-Mex Taco Beef Loaded Potato

$Tex-Mex Taco Beef Loaded Potato$

Tex-Mex Taco Beef Loaded Potato

Prep Time: 20 minutes

Cook Time: 60 minutes

Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes

Servings: 4

Ingredients:

4 large russet potatoes

1 tablespoon olive oil

1 teaspoon fine salt, divided

500 g / 1 pound ground beef

1 small yellow onion, finely diced

2 cloves garlic, minced

2 tablespoons taco seasoning

1 tablespoon tomato paste

½ cup water or beef broth

2 tablespoons unsalted butter

1½ cups shredded cheddar or Mexican blend cheese

½ cup sour cream

½ cup salsa or pico de gallo

1 fresh jalapeño, thinly sliced (optional)

2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro

1 lime, cut into wedges

Optional: ½ cup black beans, ½ cup corn

Instructions:

Bake pricked, oiled, salted potatoes at 200°C / 400°F for 50–60 minutes until tender and skins are crisp.

Prep toppings: shred cheese, ready sour cream and salsa, slice jalapeño, chop cilantro, and prepare beans and corn if using.

Brown ground beef in a skillet, drain if needed, then add onion. Cook until softened, then add garlic, taco seasoning, and tomato paste.

Stir in water or broth and simmer 3–5 minutes until the beef mixture is thick and saucy. Season to taste.

Split baked potatoes, fluff insides with a fork, mix in butter and a pinch of salt. Top each with hot taco beef and cheese.

Return potatoes to oven to melt cheese, then garnish with sour cream, salsa, jalapeños, cilantro, beans, corn, and lime juice. Serve hot.

Nutrition (Calories)Approximate: 650–750 calories per loaded potato, depending on toppings and cheese amount. Best for hearty weeknight dinners, game day, or casual entertaining.

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Prep Time 20

Cook Time 1

Total Time 1 20

Servings: 4

Course: Appetizer

Cuisine: American

Calories: 752

Notes

Pro Tip:
Bake directly on the oven rack for crisp skins and add the beef piping hot so it melts the cheese without drying out the potato.