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Ultimate Taco Potatoes: Tex-Mex Comfort at Its Finest

Fluffy baked russet potatoes stuffed with seasoned taco beef, melted cheese, and all your favorite Tex-Mex toppings 🌮🥔 – hearty, customizable, and family-friendly.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 6 potatoes
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Tex-Mex
Calories: 520
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 6 large russet potatoes scrubbed clean
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp coarse salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1.5 lbs ground beef 80/20 blend
  • 1 large onion diced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tbsp taco seasoning
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1/2 tsp chili powder
  • 1/2 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1/2 cup beef broth
  • 1 can 4 oz diced green chiles
  • 2 cups Mexican cheese blend shredded
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1/2 cup green onions chopped
  • 2 medium tomatoes diced
  • 1/2 cup fresh cilantro chopped
  • 1 jalapeño pepper sliced
  • 1 avocado diced
  • hot sauce for serving
  • black beans optional, drained & rinsed
  • corn kernels optional
  • salsa optional
  • guacamole optional
  • lime wedges optional

Equipment

  • Large baking sheet
  • Skillet
  • Wooden spoon
  • Cutting board and knife
  • Mixing bowls

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Scrub and dry potatoes. Pierce with fork, rub with olive oil, salt, and pepper.
  3. Bake potatoes directly on rack for 45–60 minutes until fork-tender.
  4. Meanwhile, cook ground beef in skillet until browned. Add onion and cook until softened.
  5. Stir in garlic, taco seasoning, cumin, chili powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. Cook 1–2 minutes.
  6. Add beef broth and green chiles. Simmer 8–10 minutes until thickened. Adjust seasoning.
  7. Slice potatoes lengthwise, fluff flesh with fork, and season lightly.
  8. Stuff with taco meat, top with cheese, and let melt.
  9. Add sour cream, green onions, tomatoes, cilantro, jalapeños, avocado, and optional toppings.
  10. Serve hot with lime wedges and hot sauce on the side.

Notes

For lighter version, use ground turkey or chicken. To make vegetarian, replace beef with black beans. Taco meat can be prepped in advance for quick assembly.