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Idaho Tacos
"This is a quick, filling meal that is high in flavor. It contains your vegetables, dairy and meat all in one easy dish. Cooking time does not include the time needed to bake (or nuke) the potatoes."
photo by DeliciousAsItLooks
- Ready In:
- 10mins
- Ingredients:
- 7
- Serves:
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4
ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 (1 1/4 ounce) envelope taco seasoning
- 4 large hot baked potatoes
- 1 cup cheddar cheese
- 1 cup chopped green onion
- salsa (optional)
- sour cream (optional)
directions
- Cook the ground beef til browned, then drain.
- Add the taco seasoning and prepare according to package instructions.
- With a sharp knife, cut an X in the top of each fresh, hot baked potato. Fluff pulp with a fork.
- Top each potato with taco meat, cheese and green onion.
- Serve with bowls of salsa and sour cream and add as desired.
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Reviews
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This is a simple idea that had never occurred to me to try. I don't use pre-made seasoning packets, instead flavoring the beef with some chili powder, cumin, seasoned salt and a couple of Tbs of salsa. The whole family loved these, and were done in under 20 minutes, as we microwaved the potatoes. We'll be having these again soon. -
Very good for me and the wife said fabulous. I added onion, green chiles and a fresh jalapeno to the meat. Topped with tortilla strips. Thanks. -
This is a great, easy meal that everyone with a family to feed needs to have in the mix. I do suggest a real oven-baked potato for quality, but ours was cooked in a crock pot and they can also be nuked for convenience. Taco stuffing in a potato is a pleasant surprise to those who haven't tried it and comfort food for those familiar with it. We have been doing something similar for years, calling it "Irish tacos." Kids love them, and they can be done salad-bar style with varied toppings so picky eaters can build their own. Made for Top Favorites of 2009. -
What a great week night meal. Everybody at the table enjoyed it. Made exactly as written and wouldn't change a thing. -
This was wonderful, yet so simple. This probably won't go in our regular rotation, but we all really liked it and will be great to make when we want something different.
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Tweaks
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This was excellent! The sour cream is a must for us, lol. I used fresh chopped tomatoes instead of salsa. This will definitely be added into our regular menu plans. :) I also think this would be a great lunch box item in a thermos. -
I made this last evening using Morningstar soy crumbles instead of ground beef. This was absolutely fabulous! Everyone loved it. I used 244839 as the taco seasoning, and added 2/3 cup water to the skillet. Only complaint is that now I have to go back to the grocery store today to buy more potatoes, as everyone is asking when I will be making it again! Thank you~
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I am...
~a mother of 2 kids (19 and 22) who are extremely picky eaters. The mere mention of "healthy" sends them running in the opposite direction. They prefer the creamy, cheesy, fried stuff that they weren't brought up on!
~a wife of a wonderful man who fights an expanding waistline and will lovingly eat most anything I set before him. Everything is 5 stars to him. :) He's the easiest customer a cook could ask for!
~a teacher who tends to reach for comfort foods to relieve stress. I am a middle school reading specialist. The miracles I see on a daily basis keeps me going! But it's also stressful, so keep me away from the cookie jar! I really have to fight off the sugary, fat-laden stuff that has no worth beyond the momentary comfort in my mouth.
~and I'm also a daughter who was brought up on home cooked meals back when calories meant nothing and taste was everything! That is an idea built into my system that's hard to shake! My mother raised 8 kids (I'm #7) on her home-cooking and I always teased her that she didn't raise a single skinny kid! I luckily inherited her great love of cooking and baking. (I miss you Mom!)
~finally, I'm "mom" to the best Bichon in the world. He is Quincy, our kid in a dogsuit. He's 13 years old, but still a puppy to us.
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