Loaded Potato Taco Bowl
A delightful fusion of crispy baked potatoes topped with savory taco ingredients, perfect for a hearty meal everyone will enjoy.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium Russet potatoes
- 1 lb lean ground beef or turkey
- 2 tbsp taco seasoning
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 2 green onions, chopped
- 1 avocado, sliced or 1/2 cup guacamole
- 1 cup pico de gallo
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Wash and dry the russet potatoes thoroughly, then poke holes in them with a fork.
- Place the potatoes directly on the oven rack and bake for about 45-60 minutes until tender.
- While the potatoes are baking, heat a skillet over medium heat.
- Add the ground beef or turkey and cook until browned, breaking it apart as it cooks.
- Stir in taco seasoning according to package instructions.
- Once the potatoes are done baking, slice them open lengthwise and fluff the insides with a fork.
- Spoon in the seasoned meat and top generously with shredded cheese to melt.
- Finish by adding sour cream, diced avocado or guacamole, chopped green onions, and pico de gallo.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 400g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 58g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 75mg