Loaded Taco Baked Potatoes with Seasoned Ground Beef | CookOS

Loaded Taco Baked Potatoes

Name: Loaded Taco Baked Potatoes with Seasoned Ground Beef
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 3 servings
Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Ingredients: 2 lbs ground beef; 1 tbsp olive oil; 1 tbsp chili powder; 1 tsp dried oregano; 1 tsp smoked paprika; 1 tsp cumin; 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper; 1 tsp salt; 1/2 tsp black pepper; 1 tsp onion salt; 1 tsp garlic salt; 3 large russet potatoes; 16 oz white American cheese; 1 cup pico de gallo; 1/2 cup sour cream; 1 avocado; 1 lime

These loaded taco baked potatoes combine crispy-skinned potatoes with seasoned ground beef, queso, fresh pico de gallo, sour cream, and avocado for a Tex-Mex twist on classic comfort food.

🌍Tex-Mex 🏷️Loaded baked potato 🏷️Baked potato 🏷️Taco meat 🏷️Ground beef Queso

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Total

30 min

Servings

Difficulty

Easy

Est. Cost

$31–$51

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Ingredients

2 lbs ground beef
1 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp chili powder
1 tsp dried oregano
1 tsp smoked paprika
1 tsp cumin
1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
1 tsp onion salt
1 tsp garlic salt
3 large russet potatoes
16 oz white American cheese
1 cup pico de gallo
1/2 cup sour cream
1 avocado
1 limeoptional

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Instructions

1
In a large pot, add olive oil and ground beef. Add all seasonings: chili powder, oregano, smoked paprika, cumin, cayenne, salt, pepper, onion salt, and garlic salt.
2
Mix the seasonings into the meat and cook on the stovetop over medium-high heat until the beef is fully browned. Set aside.
3
Wash and pierce the potatoes with a fork. Cook them until tender. You can bake them in an oven or microwave them for about 7 minutes per the creator's method.
4
While the potatoes cook, prepare your queso sauce. The creator uses a block of white American cheese as the base.
5
Once the potatoes are cooked, slice them open lengthwise and fluff the insides with a fork. Season with additional salt and pepper to taste.
6
Pour a generous amount of queso sauce over the potatoes.
7
Top the queso with the seasoned taco meat.
8
Drizzle with sour cream, then add a layer of pico de gallo.
9
Finish with sliced avocado and serve with lime wedges on the side.

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Tips & Notes

Pro tips

Brown ground beef over medium-high heat until no pink remains, then drain excess fat before adding spices for better texture and flavor absorption.
Toast cumin, oregano, and paprika in the hot pan with the meat for 30 seconds before adding liquid to deepen spice flavor.
Bake potatoes uncovered at 400°F for even crisping; pierce deeply with a fork to release steam and prevent bursting.
Layer toppings in order: queso while potato is hot, then pico, avocado, and sour cream to prevent premature browning and maintain fresh flavors.

Substitutions

Ground beef → ground turkey or ground lamb (adjust seasoning slightly for lamb's stronger flavor)
Queso → melted Oaxaca cheese or sharp cheddar (queso provides creamier texture)
Fresh pico de gallo → diced tomatoes with cilantro and lime (fresher if made same day)
Avocado → diced cucumber or jalapeño (for crunch or heat; avocado adds creaminess)

Storage & make-ahead

Store baked potatoes and taco meat separately in airtight containers for up to 3 days; reheat meat gently and potatoes in a 350°F oven for 10 minutes before assembling and topping.