Taco Potato Shells
Ingredients
- 3 large baking potatoes
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 lb beef, ground
- 1 can (14 1/2 ounce) tomatoes, diced, undrained
- 1 package (1 1/4 ounce) taco seasoning
- 12 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
- 13 cup sour cream
- 2 green onions, sliced, (optional)
- bacon bits, (optional)
Directions
scrub and pierce potatoes.bake at 375 degrees for 1 hour or until tender.
when cool enough to handle, cut potatoes in half, lengthwise.
carefully scoop out the pulp, leaving a thin shell, ( refrigerate pulp for another use.
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brush inside and outside of potato shells with butter.
place cut side up on an ungreased baking sheet.
bake, uncovered, at 375 degrees for 20 minutes.
meanwhile, in a skillet, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink.
drain.
add tomatoes and taco seasoning.
bring to a boil.
reduce heat.
simmer, uncovered, for 20 minutes.
spoon into potato shells.
sprinkle with cheese.
bake, uncovered, 5-10 minutes longer or until cheese is melted.
top with sour cream and onions.
can top with bacon bits, also, if preferred.