Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Scrub the potatoes clean and pat them completely dry. Pierce each potato 4-5 times with a fork. Rub them with olive oil and sprinkle generously with coarse sea salt. Place the potatoes directly on the oven rack and bake for 60-75 minutes, or until the skin is crispy and the inside is easily pierced with a fork.
- While the potatoes are baking, heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and chopped onion. Cook, breaking up the meat with a spoon, until the beef is browned and the onion is soft. Drain off any excess grease.
- Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant. Add the taco seasoning, tomato sauce, and water. Stir everything together and bring the mixture to a simmer. Reduce the heat to low and let it simmer for 10-15 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld and the sauce to thicken slightly.
- Once the potatoes are done, carefully remove them from the oven. Slice them open lengthwise. Fluff the inside of each potato with a fork. Spoon a generous amount of the taco meat filling into each potato. Top with shredded cheese, sour cream, cilantro, and your other favorite toppings. Serve immediately.
Notes
Tip 1: For the crispiest skin, do not wrap the potatoes in foil. Baking them directly on the oven rack is key.
Tip 2: Feel free to customize with different proteins like ground turkey or vegetarian crumbles.
Tip 3: Store leftover components separately in the refrigerator for the best results when reheating.
Tip 2: Feel free to customize with different proteins like ground turkey or vegetarian crumbles.
Tip 3: Store leftover components separately in the refrigerator for the best results when reheating.
