TACO POTATO SHELLS

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My husband, Alex, loves hearty meals, so this meat-and-potato dish is right up his alley! Some times I serve the leftover pulp as mashed potatoes on the side. - Kathy Ravis, Vermillion, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 2h10m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 large baking potatoes
1 tablespoon butter, melted
1 pound ground beef
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
1 envelope taco seasoning
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1/3 cup sour cream
2 green onions, sliced

Steps:

  • Scrub and pierce potatoes. Bake at 375° for 1 hour or until tender. When cool enough to handle, cut potatoes in half lengthwise. Carefully scoop out pulp, leaving a thin shell (refrigerate pulp for another use). Brush inside and outside of potato shells with butter. , Place cut side up on an ungreased baking sheet. Bake, uncovered, at 375° for 20 minutes. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Add tomatoes and taco seasoning. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 20 minutes. , Spoon into potato shells; sprinkle with cheese. Bake, uncovered, 5-10 minutes longer or until cheese is melted. Top with sour cream and onions.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 375 calories, Fat 14g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 61mg cholesterol, Sodium 766mg sodium, Carbohydrate 42g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 20g protein.

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