Crispy Taco Stuffed Potato Skins
Everything you love about taco night, stuffed into crispy, cheesy potato skins! These easy Taco-Stuffed Potato Skins are loaded with seasoned ground beef simmered in Old El Paso Taco Sauce, melted cheese, and all your favorite taco toppings. The secret to making them faster? Microwave the potatoes first, then crisp them up in the oven!
Servings: 6 people
Ingredients
For the Potato Skins
- 4 medium russet potatoes scrubbed and dried
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- ½ tsp kosher salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- 1½ cups shredded Mexican-blend cheese
For the Taco Meat
- 1 lb ground beef excess grease drained
- 1 packet Old El Paso Original Taco Seasoning Mix
- ½ cup Old El Paso Taco Sauce plus more for serving
- ⅓ cup water
Optional Toppings
- Shredded lettuce
- Diced tomatoes
- Sour cream
- Sliced jalapeños
- Diced red onion
- Fresh cilantro
- Extra Old El Paso Taco Sauce for drizzling or dipping
Instructions
- Microwave the potatoes. Pierce each potato several times with a fork. Place on a microwave-safe plate and microwave on high for 10–14 minutes, turning halfway through, until fork-tender. Cook in batches if needed. Let cool for 5 minutes.
- Prepare the potato skins. Preheat oven to 450°F. Slice each potato in half lengthwise. Carefully scoop out the centers, leaving about ¼ inch of potato attached to the skin.
- Crisp the potatoes. Arrange the potato skins cut-side up on a baking sheet. Brush both sides with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Bake for 8–10 minutes, flipping halfway through, until the edges are golden and crispy.
- Prepare the taco beef. While the potatoes cook, heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground beef and cook for 5–7 minutes, breaking it apart, until browned and fully cooked. Drain excess grease.
- Season the beef. Stir in Old El Paso Taco Seasoning, Taco Sauce, and water. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for 3–5 minutes, until the beef is coated in a thick, flavorful sauce.
- Stuff and bake. Turn the potato skins cut-side up. Fill each with taco beef and sprinkle generously with shredded cheese. Return to the oven for 3–5 minutes, until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Add toppings and serve. Finish with your favorite taco toppings and extra Old El Paso Taco Sauce. Serve warm and enjoy!
Nutrition
Calories: 312kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 20g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 11g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 71mg | Sodium: 462mg | Potassium: 231mg | Fiber: 0.02g | Sugar: 0.2g | Vitamin A: 165IU | Calcium: 337mg | Iron: 2mg