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Taco Baked Potato Recipe

Taco Baked Potato

Tex-Mex seasoned taco meat is topped on a fluffy baked potato with a variety of tasty toppings!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Course Main Course, Side
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 1 people

Ingredients
  

  • 1 medium russet potato
  • 1-2 slices of bacon or 3 ounces of ground beef
  • ½ tablespoon tomato paste
  • 2 ½ tablespoons water

Taco Seasoning Group

  • ¼ teaspoon Chili Powder
  • 1/8 teaspoon Cumin
  • 1/8 teaspoon Onion Powder
  • A pinch of Garlic Powder
  • A pinch of Red Pepper Flakes
  • 1/8 teaspoon Oregano
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions
 

  • Baked Potatoes Three Ways
  • OVEN: Pierce the potato with a fork all over and bake in a 425°F (220°C) oven for 40 minutes.
  • MICROWAVE: Pierce potato with a fork all over and microwave 5 minutes on full power. Turn over and microwave another 5 minutes.
  • AIR FRYER: Pierce potato with a fork all over and air fry at 400°F for 40 minutes.
  • Place taco seasoning ingredients in a jar with a tight-fitting lid and shake until fully blended.
  • Cook bacon or beef over medium heat in a skillet. Drain any fat.
  • Blend seasoning mixture, water, and tomato paste. Bring to a simmer and let simmer 5 minutes or until thickened.
  • Make a shallow cut horizontally across the baked potato and squeeze the two ends together until the potato opens up.
  • Place bacon or beef inside potato. Cover with taco filling and top with sour cream, salsa, cheddar cheese, jalapenos, sliced black olives, and green onions.

Notes

This recipe is in our cookbook, “Cooking for One – Not an Army,” along with other favorite recipes. It’s made for one, but you can easily double this recipe for company or leftovers! If you didn’t get a copy yet, our book is on Amazon right here!
NUTRITION:
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 339kcal | Carbohydrates: 56g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 7mg | Sodium: 537mg | Potassium: 1232mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 305IU | Vitamin C: 24.6mg | Calcium: 78mg | Iron: 3mg
The information shown is an estimate provided by an online nutrition calculator. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.
Keyword cooking for one, Tex-Mex
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