Description
These Loaded Fiesta Potato Bowls deliver a hearty Tex‑Mex dinner with baked russet potatoes filled with seasoned ground beef, melted cheese, fresh cilantro, green onions, and zesty salsa. The blend of chili powder, smoked paprika, and taco seasoning creates bold flavor, while the creamy cheese adds richness. Perfect for quick weeknight meals, this satisfying bowl offers comforting texture and vibrant taste in just under an hour. Top with a spoonful of sour cream and a squeeze of lime for zing.!!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium Russet potatoes
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
- 1/4 cup green onions, sliced
- 1/2 cup salsa
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
- 1. Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Pierce potatoes with a fork and bake 45‑60 minutes.
- 2. While potatoes bake, brown ground beef in a skillet over medium heat.
- 3. Add garlic powder, chili powder, smoked paprika, taco seasoning, salt, and pepper; cook 5 minutes.
- 4. Remove potatoes, let cool, cut open, and fluff interior.
- 5. Fill each potato with seasoned beef, top with salsa and shredded cheese.
- 6. Return to oven 2‑3 minutes to melt cheese. Garnish with cilantro and green onions. Serve warm.
Notes
- For extra crispness
- finish under the broiler for 1‑2 minutes. Add a dollop of sour cream or avocado slices for extra richness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
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