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A delicious and satisfying Tex-Mex twist on loaded baked potatoes.
Ingredients
- 4 baking potatoes large,
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 onion chopped
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1 can diced tomatoes 14 oz, drained
- 1 can green chilies 4 oz, diced
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup cilantro chopped fresh
- sour cream for serving
- Green onions sliced, for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Scrub the potatoes clean and pierce several times with a fork. Place them directly on the oven rack and bake for 45-60 minutes, or until tender.
- While the potatoes are baking, heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add the ground beef, onion, and garlic. Cook until the beef is browned and cooked through, breaking it up into crumbles. Drain any excess grease.
- Stir in the chili powder, cumin, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Add the diced tomatoes and diced green chilies. Cook for 5 minutes, until heated through.
- When the potatoes are done, remove them from the oven and cut a slit lengthwise in the top of each potato. Gently squeeze the sides to open up the potato.
- Divide the beef mixture evenly among the potatoes, spooning it into the slit. Top each potato with shredded cheddar cheese.
- Return the potatoes to the oven for 5-10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Remove from the oven and let cool for a few minutes. Sprinkle with chopped fresh cilantro.
- Serve the loaded baked potatoes with sour cream and sliced green onions, if desired.
Nutrition
Calories: 485kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 22gFat: 24gFiber: 5g
Awww yeah, loaded potatoes! I just put sour cream on top and it was a party in my mouth 😂
Whoa, I was skeptical about putting beef in a potato but this is genius! My new favorite dish!
I don’t know, mine didn’t turn out like the picture. Maybe I did something wrong. They tasted ok though.
These are so good! The seasoning is perfect. My family loved them!
They look good, but I think they would be better with some more spices. Just a thought!
I can’t believe how good these turned out! Thanks for the recipe! Definitely a family favorite now.
This is too much work. I thought it would be easier to cook. Like, why bake the potatoes for so long?
Honestly, it ain’t that much work if you prep while the potatoes bake. Plus, you can cook the beef in 10 mins! Just gotta multitask!
I get that it’s a bit of a process, but trust me, the baked potatoes are worth it! The longer baking time makes them super fluffy and delicious. 😍