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Taco Taters! {Sweet Potatoes or Russets Stuffed w/all the Goods}

March 11, 2017 by Natalie

Food stuffed inside food has got to be one of my favorite things ever.  I mean, it just doesn’t get any better.

One of my fave things to stuff… potatoes.  They’re so comforting, easy, and they take on whatever flavor you want them to.  They’re the perfect vessel for carrying, well other foods.  (You’ve probably seen me post dozens of food-stuffed-inside-food recipes in the past… like these taco meat tapas, a similar-but-mini concept!)

I think we can also agree tacos are one of the world’s best creations… and that it’s the garnishes that make them so to-die-for.  So the notion of a taco and stuffed potato really hits home.  Take all those tasty things you love to put in tacos and slather them into baked potatoes.  Sweet potatoes, russet potatoes, whatever potatoes you like.  It’s comforting yet refreshing all at the same time.

Okay, enough trying to describe these bay boys… you’ll just have to make ’em and see. 😉


fills approx four large potatoes

INGREDIENTS

for the taco meat…

1 lb ground beef (or turkey if preferred)

1 cup finely chopped yellow onion (1 small or 1/2 large)

1 tsp minced garlic (approx 2 cloves)

1 cup diced fresh tomatoes (2 Romas)

1/4 cup chopped parsley leaves

1 tbsp olive oil

1 tsp chili powder blend

1/2 tsp ground cumin

1/2 tsp salt, plus more as desired

1/4 tsp black pepper

dash crushed red pepper flakes

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4 large sweet or russet potatoes

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optional toppings: avocado, cilantro, shredded cabbage, microgreens or sprouts, sour cream, grated cheese, sliced jalapeño pepper, chopped green onion, crush red pepper flakes, and whatever else your imagination comes up with!

DIRECTIONS

Preheat oven to 400 degrees

Begin by baking potatoes…

I give ’em a good wash, then poke some holes in them and bake them right on the rack plain…

if preferred, you can rub some olive oil and salt on first

They’ll need about 45 minutes to an hour, depending on size

Meanwhile, begin prepping the taco meat mixture…

Add oil to a pan over medium heat

Add onion, garlic, tomatoes, and all spices

Stir and cook for a few minutes, until softened and fragrant

Add parsley and meat

Increase heat to medium-high, stirring often to avoid burning

I like this higher heat to help cook off some of the liquids, but if needed, keep it at medium instead

Once done, taste and adjust seasonings as desired

Once potatoes and meat are both done, scoop some of the potato from the centers…

leave enough along the sides to act as a wall to keep them upright

Gently mix the potato and meat mixture together

Scoop the potato-meat mixture into the taters until nice and full

If wanted, top with some grated cheese…

Then toss them back into the oven for a few minutes until melted

Then top with all the garnishes you love!

Same goes for sweet potatoes…

I personally love the crunch of fresh cabbage and microgreens…

Whatever you smother ’em with, dig in and enjoy!

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