Beef Stuffed Baked Potatoes

Beef stuffed baked potatoes are a hearty and satisfying dish, perfect for a family dinner. These fluffy baked potatoes are filled with a savory mixture of ground beef, cheese, and spices, creating a comforting meal that is sure to please. Serve with a side salad for a complete and balanced dinner!
This recipe is american style, dinner, scaled for 4 servings, with 15 min prep and 45 min cook.
Prep: 15 min · Cook: 45 min · Total: 60 min · Serves: 4
Quick cooking notes
- Core ingredients include garlic powder, sour cream, green onions, russet potatoes.
- Follow all 8 steps in order for the intended texture and doneness.
- Ingredient quantities listed below are for 4 servings.
Ingredients
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 cup sour cream (for serving)
- 4 stalks green onions (chopped)
- 4 medium russet potatoes (washed)
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 cup cheddar cheese (shredded)
- 0.5 tsp black pepper
- 500 g ground beef (cooked and crumbled)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Pierce the russet potatoes with a fork and bake them in the preheated oven for about 45 minutes or until tender.
- While the potatoes are baking, heat a skillet over medium heat and add the cooked ground beef, salt, black pepper, and garlic powder. Stir to combine and heat through.
- Once the potatoes are cooked, remove them from the oven and let them cool slightly before slicing them in half lengthwise.
- Scoop out some of the potato flesh to create space for the filling, and mix the scooped potato with the beef mixture and half of the cheddar cheese.
- Fill each potato half with the beef and potato mixture, then top with the remaining cheddar cheese.
- Return the stuffed potatoes to the oven and bake for an additional 10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Serve the stuffed potatoes hot, topped with sour cream and chopped green onions.
Nutrition (per serving)
- Calories: 490
- Protein: 30 g
- Fat: 22 g
- Carbohydrates: 44 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 580 mg
Nutrition values are estimates based on stored ingredient totals and serving size.
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