Description
Delicious crispy potato skins filled with seasoned ground beef and melted cheese, topped with sour cream and green onions.
Ingredients
Scale
- 5 large Russet potatoes
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup green onions, chopped
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil for brushing
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Wash the potatoes thoroughly, cut them in half lengthwise, and scoop out the insides, leaving about a 1/4-inch border.
- Brush the potato halves generously with olive oil and season with salt.
- Bake the potato skins in the oven for about 25 minutes, or until golden-brown and crispy.
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat, add ground beef, and sprinkle with chili powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Cook until browned.
- Spoon the seasoned ground beef into the potato halves and top each with shredded cheddar cheese.
- Return the loaded potato skins to the oven and bake for an additional 10 minutes, until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Top with sour cream and chopped green onions, serve warm.
Notes
For a spicier version, add jalapeños to the beef mixture or serve with spicy salsa.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 potato halves
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 60mg