Name: Taco Stuffed Baked Potatoes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 60 min
Total time: 75 min
Ingredients: 4 large Baked potatoes (about 800g total); 1 pound Ground beef (fresh or thawed); 1/2 cup Onion (diced); 2 Garlic cloves (minced); 2 tablespoons Homemade taco seasoning (or 1 packet); 1/2 cup Water; 1 cup Salsa (use your favorite style); Salt (to season exactly how you want it); Pepper (to season exactly how you want it); Shredded cheese (your favorite taco topping); Sour cream (your favorite taco topping); Green onions (your favorite taco topping); Tomatoes (your favorite taco topping); Guacamole (your favorite taco topping); Butter (optional for creamy potato texture)

You catch the smell through the steam vent and suddenly you are starving. It hits you right when the lid starts to hiss, that savory tang of ground beef mingled with garlic and onions. You already start picturing it plated up, cheese melting, sour cream dolloped on top 6 man, it smells so good you can almost taste it.

Steam rising from pressure cooker loaded taco stuffed baked potatoes — Pressure cooker work in progress producing delicious taco stuffed baked potatoes.

These baked potatoes aint just any ol spud. Theyre stuffed with seasoned beef that you cooked low and slow in the pressure cooker, which keeps it juicy and tender. You can spot the steam slowly escaping, a sign your cooker is doing its thing, building up pressure nice and steady.

Before you know it youve gotta get everything ready to go in, slicing the potatoes, scooping out that fluffy inside just enough to hold all that beef. This recipe kinda turns your regular old baked spuds into a loaded taco party that you can whip up without fuss. Trust me when I say this meals gonna stick with you for a good while.

Why Your Cooker Beats Every Other Pot

The pressure build works fast so you get tender potatoes without waiting forever.
It locks flavor right in, making your beef juicy and packed with taste.
The slow release option helps keep the meat tender and prevents it from drying out.

Sealing ring traps steam perfectly, making sure everything cooks evenly.
Quick release lets you check your potatoes exactly when you need to, no guesswork.
One pot to clean means less mess after youre done eating, and that sure helps.

All the Pieces for This Meal

4 large baked potatoes 800g total
1 pound ground beef 95g, fresh or thawed
½ cup diced onion for that sweet and savory base
2 minced garlic cloves adds that punch of flavor you gotta have
2 tablespoons homemade taco seasoning or 1 packet spices up the beef nice

½ cup water helps steam the potatoes in the cooker
1 cup salsa use your favorite style mild, spicy, or chunky
Salt and pepper to season exactly how you want it

Your favorite taco toppings: shredded cheese, sour cream, green onions, tomatoes, guacamole, etc.

Ingredients for taco stuffed baked potatoes including ground beef, onions, garlic, and taco seasoning — Gather all ingredients for the perfect taco stuffed baked potatoes.

Walking Through Every Single Move

First step you wanna do is preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit or 200 Celsius. Get those potatoes in there and baked for about 45 to 60 minutes. You looking for that tender pull where a fork slides right through.

While your potatoes roast, you take your skillet and cook the ground beef over medium heat. Let it get that nice brown crust, no rushing here. Add in the diced onions and minced garlic once the beef starts looking good.

Stir it all up and add the homemade taco seasoning. Cook on down until onions go soft and everything smells like a little slice of heaven in your kitchen.

Once your potatoes are done, pull em out and cut each one lengthwise right down the middle. Scoop out some of that soft potato flesh gently, dont scoop too much you still need em sturdy to hold filling.

Fill your potatoes with the beef mixture nice and full. You wanna mound it, so every bite gets that perfect taco flavor.

Top em off with some salsa and let that heat soak into the filling. Sprinkle a good heap of shredded cheese all over.

Pop on a dollop of sour cream and sprinkle chopped green onions to finish. Dont forget to season with salt and pepper just right.

Serve em up while warm and get ready to dig in yall.

Easy Tweaks That Make Life Simple

If youre short on time, you can skip the oven bake. Use your pressure cooker to steam the potatoes using ½ cup water and cook on high until tender, usually about 12 minutes with a quick release.
Grab store-bought taco seasoning to save you the step of mixing your own. Works real good in a pinch and you can always tweak it later.
For faster cleanup, cook the beef directly in your pressure cooker after steaming the potatoes. Just pull the potatoes out, add beef and ingredients, cook with slow release to keep it juicy.

What It Tastes Like Fresh From the Pot

When you cut into that potato right after cooking, you first notice how soft and fluffy the flesh is underneath the tender skin. It kinda melts in your mouth, giving a warm and comforting base for all the toppings.

The loaded beef is rich and bursts with those savory spices from your homemade seasoning, garlic, and onions. Its juicy enough to mix with the salsa which cuts through with a fresh, tangy pop.

Topping it off with sour cream and cheese adds a creamy, cool contrast that balances well with the slight kick from the taco seasoning. Each bite feels like a little flavor pow wow in your mouth.

Making It Last All Week Long

To keep your taco stuffed potatoes fresh after eating, let them cool completely before storing. That stops condensation from making them soggy.

You can pack individual portions in airtight containers and pop them in the fridge. They usually keep well for up to four days.

For longer storage, freeze the filled potatoes in freezer-safe containers. When ready to eat, thaw overnight in the fridge then warm in the oven or microwave until heated through. They hold up pretty well, but cheese might get a little melty.

Everything Else You Wondered About

Can I use sweet potatoes instead? You can, but cooking times might change because sweet potatoes cook faster. Watch closely and adjust time accordingly.
Whats the sealing ring for? That rubber ring keeps your pressure cooker sealed tight so steam doesnt escape. Its key for building up pressure to make your food cook faster and more evenly.
How do slow release and quick release differ? Slow release means you let the pressure lower naturally over several minutes great for keeping meat tender. Quick release means you vent the steam all at once when youre done cooking, perfect for veggies and potatoes.

Can I add beans or corn to the beef mix? Sure, adding beans or corn gives extra texture and flavor. Just fold them in after cooking the beef to keep them from getting too mushy.
Do I need to pre-cook potatoes before stuffing? Yes, baking or steaming the potatoes first is important to get that tender pull you want. Raw potatoes will be too hard and wont cook properly in the stuffing stage.
How long should the pressure build take? Usually about 10 minutes depending on your cooker and the amount of liquid. Youll hear a hiss or see the pressure indicator pop up.

Final loaded taco stuffed baked potatoes served with toppings — Enjoy your loaded taco stuffed baked potatoes fresh and ready to eat.

For related recipes packed with bold flavors and easy pressure cooker techniques, check out our Healthy Taco Casserole for a wholesome twist, or try classic Breakfast Tacos packed with chorizo and eggs. If you love hearty, cheesy dishes, the Bacon And Egg Empanadas recipe is a must-try that pairs beautifully.

Need tips on pressure cooker basics like how to handle the sealing ring or release methods? Browse through our Pressure Cooker Safety Tips and get confidence in every cook. Enjoy cooking and bon appe9tit!