TACO BAKED POTATOES

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Stuffed with your favorite fixings, this baked potato recipe is an easy meal in one. Make it vegetarian by using smashed black beans instead of ground beef. -Anne Ormond, Dover, New Hampshire

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 large baking potatoes
Olive oil, optional
1 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)
1 envelope reduced-sodium taco seasoning
2/3 cup water
Dash salt
Dash pepper
Toppings: Salsa, sour cream, Cotija cheese, cubed avocado and chopped green onions

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400°. Scrub potatoes; pierce each several times with a fork. If desired, rub with oil. Bake until tender, 50-75 minutes., Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink, 6-8 minutes, breaking into crumbles; drain. Stir in taco seasoning and water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, until thickened, 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally. , With a sharp knife, cut an "X" in each potato. Fluff pulp with a fork; season with salt and pepper. Spoon beef mixture over top. Serve with toppings.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 484 calories, Fat 10g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 71mg cholesterol, Sodium 600mg sodium, Carbohydrate 70g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 8g fiber), Protein 29g protein.

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