Description
Double Stuffed Taco Potatoes blend Mexican-inspired flavors with hearty potato comfort. Crispy potato skins packed with seasoned ground beef, melted cheese, and zesty toppings create a mouthwatering meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Proteins:
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- ½ cup sour cream, plus extra for serving
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Vegetables and Seasonings:
- 4 large baking potatoes
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 2 green onions, sliced
- 1 packet taco seasoning
Liquids and Additional Toppings:
- ¼ cup water
- ¼ cup milk
- ½ cup salsa
Instructions
- Thoroughly cleanse 4 russet potatoes (about / 227 grams each), puncturing their surfaces multiple times with a fork to allow steam escape.
- Position potatoes in a preheated oven at 475°F (246°C) and roast for 60 to 75 minutes until tender when pierced with a knife.
- While potatoes roast, heat a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat and brown ground beef with finely diced onions, breaking meat into small, uniform crumbles.
- Incorporate taco seasoning and water into the meat mixture, simmering for an additional minute to concentrate flavors.
- After removing potatoes from the oven, allow them to cool for 10-15 minutes to facilitate safe handling.
- Slice each potato lengthwise and carefully scoop out the interior, leaving a thin potato shell intact.
- Mash the potato flesh with sour cream and milk until creamy and smooth.
- Fold three-quarters of the seasoned beef mixture into the potato mash, blending thoroughly.
- Incorporate shredded cheddar cheese into the potato-beef mixture, reserving some for topping.
- Generously refill potato skins with the enriched mixture and sprinkle remaining cheese on top.
- Reduce oven temperature to 350°F (177°C) and bake stuffed potatoes for 20-25 minutes until cheese melts and edges turn golden.
- Garnish with sliced green onions, dollops of sour cream, and fresh salsa before serving hot.
Notes
- Potato Perfection requires thorough scrubbing and multiple fork pricks to ensure even baking and crispy skin.
- Meat Mixture works best when ground beef is broken into tiny pieces and cooked with onions for maximum flavor development.
- Potato Filling becomes creamy and rich when mixed with sour cream and milk, creating a luxurious texture.
- Cheese Distribution should be strategic, with some mixed into the filling and some reserved for topping for optimal melting.
- Temperature Transitions matter: start with high heat for crisp potato skins, then lower temperature for final cheesy bake.
- Garnish Power elevates the dish with fresh green onions, salsa, and extra sour cream, adding brightness and additional layers of flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 95 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 480 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 650 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg