Taco Stuffed Potatoes Recipe

This Taco Stuffed Potatoes recipe makes a fantastic weeknight dinner because they’re hearty, customizable, and come together quickly thanks to microwave‑baked potatoes and a simple stovetop filling. The seasoned ground beef and black beans create a satisfying, protein‑packed base, while the toppings let everyone build their own perfect bite. It’s a flexible meal that works with whatever you have on hand, and it pairs easily with simple sides like a salad or chips and salsa. This recipe delivers big flavor with minimal effort, making it ideal for busy evenings.

Taco Stuffed Potatoes

This Taco Stuffed Potatoes recipe makes a fantastic weeknight dinner because they’re hearty, customizable, and come together quickly thanks to microwave‑baked potatoes and a simple stovetop filling. You can use russet or sweet potatoes and whatever toppings you love!

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Total Time 30 minutes mins

Servings: 6

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American, Mexican

Ingredients Method

Ingredients

  

• 1 lb ground beef Or sub in 2-3 cups pulled rotisserie chicken
• 1 packet taco seasoning, or 2 tsp chili powder, 1 tsp cumin, 2 tsp paprika
• salt and pepper to taste
• 15 oz can black beans, drained
• 6 potatoes, russet or sweet
• Toppings of choice: shredded cheese, salsa, guacamole, sour cream, jalapenos, pickled onions, cilantro
• Sides: salad with Chipotle ranch, chips & salsa

Method

 

1. Cook the potatoes in the microwave or oven. While they cook, brown the ground beef. Season with taco seasoning or chili powder, cumin, paprika, salt and pepper. Stir in the black beans.
Baking the potatoes gives a crisper skin but can take a long time, especially with sweet potatoes, so if I need dinner quickly, I use the microwave method. I also do a mix of Russet and sweet potatoes, depending on what each family member prefers.
2. When the potatoes are done, slit them open and mash the insides just a little to create a pocket. Scoop some of the ground beef and bean mixture into each potato. Top with shredded cheese, and if desired, pop under the broiler to get cheese melty.

   Top with whatever you like- salsa, guac, sour cream, jalapenos, cilantro- and serve with a salad or chips and salsa!
If you want to make your own guac, check out our easy recipe!
Check out our other stuffed potato recipes: Pizza Stuffed Potatoes, Fancy Sloppy Joe Baked Potatoes, BBQ Stuffed Potatoes, and Buffalo Chicken Stuffed Potatoes