Taco Stuffed Potatoes (Printable Version)
Oven-baked potatoes loaded with tasty taco beef, creamy cheese sauce, and crisp toppings for a great meal.
# Ingredients Required:
→ Taco Meat
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1 lb (450 grams) ground beef
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1 small onion, chopped finely
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1 oz (28 grams) taco spice mix
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Half a cup (120 ml) water
→ Cheese Sauce
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8 oz (225 grams) Velveeta cheese, cut into cubes
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4 oz (115 grams) shredded pepper jack
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4 oz (113 grams) canned diced chilies
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5 oz (150 ml) evaporated milk
→ Toppings
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Sour cream
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Fresh cilantro sprigs
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Sliced jalapeños
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Grated cheese to add
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Chopped fresh tomatoes
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Hot sauce if you want
→ Potatoes
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4 medium yellow potatoes (Russets work too)
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Olive oil to brush
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Coarse salt and fresh ground black pepper to taste
# Guide to Cooking:
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Set the oven to 400°F (204°C). Give the potatoes a good wash, poke holes a few times with a fork. Rub with olive oil, sprinkle salt and pepper, then place them on a foil-lined tray.
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After baking, turn on low broil. Put potatoes back in and broil for 15 minutes more to get the skins nice and crispy.
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Cook ground beef and onions in a skillet over medium until browned and cooked through. Drain fat, add taco seasoning and water. Lower heat and let it simmer a bit to mix the flavors.
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In a saucepan, melt Velveeta, pepper jack, chilies, and evaporated milk over medium-low heat. Keep stirring until smooth and creamy.
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Cut the baked potatoes lengthwise. Fluff up the insides with a fork. Pour cheese sauce on top, add taco meat, and then pile on your favorite toppings like cheese, tomatoes, jalapeños, sour cream, cilantro, and a splash of hot sauce.
# Extra Suggestions:
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Poking holes stops the potatoes from bursting and helps them cook evenly.