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Taco Potato Shells

By: Kathy Ravis  
"My husband, Alex, loves hearty meals, so this meat-and-potato dish is right up his alley! Some times I serve the leftover pulp as mashed potatoes on the side. - Kathy Ravis, Vermillion, Ohio"

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Prep Time:
25 Min
Cook Time:
1 Hr 45 Min
Ready In:
2 Hrs 10 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 6 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 3 large baking potatoes
  • 1 tablespoon butter or margarine, melted
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
  • 1 (1.25 ounce) package taco seasoning
  • 1/2 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
  • 1/3 cup sour cream
  • 2 green onions, sliced

Directions

  1. Scrub and pierce potatoes. Bake at 375 degrees F for 1 hour or until tender. When cool enough to handle, cut potatoes in half lengthwise. Carefully scoop out pulp, leaving a thin shell (refrigerate pulp for another use). Brush inside and outside of potato shells with butter. Place cut side up on an ungreased baking sheet. Bake, uncovered, at 375 degrees F 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.

Footnotes

  • Taco Potato Shells also make a hearty appetizer. Cut the potato shells into wedges, top with the meat mixture and cheese. Bake as directed; serve with sour cream and onions.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 9, 2007 by MrsBennett 
This has long since been a family favorite of ours. It's great on Monday ... bake and cut the... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 15, 2007 by Shannon 
great, we loved it. MORE
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Reviewed on Jun. 14, 2007 by Aimee 
Both DH and I loved this one. My picky son even ate it. It reheated great. I also added... MORE
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Reviewed on May 26, 2008 by Mookow1810 
This is a great recipe! The only thing that I changed was I used ground turkey and a cheesy... MORE
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Reviewed on Mar. 15, 2008 by PUNKGIRL 
I really liked these, but no one else in the family did, and I didn't think they were good... MORE
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Reviewed on Feb. 25, 2008 by Cathy G. 
Despite all the work to do these it is well worth it. Absolutely delicious and two thumbs up... MORE

 
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