Description
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with these Stuffed Baked Potatoes with Beef Chunks. These hearty potatoes offer a perfect blend of fluffy russet spuds filled with seasoned ground beef, sautéed onions, and melted cheddar cheese, creating a satisfying meal for any occasion. Whether it’s a casual family dinner or a festive potluck, this recipe is both easy to prepare and incredibly customizable. Feel free to add your favorite vegetables or spices to make it your own! Topped with sour cream and chives, these stuffed potatoes are sure to delight everyone at your table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large russet potatoes
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup sour cream (for topping)
- 1/4 cup chopped chives (for garnish)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (for cooking)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and scrub the potatoes. Prick them with a fork, rub with olive oil, and sprinkle with salt.
- Bake for 45-60 minutes until tender.
- In a skillet over medium heat, heat olive oil and cook ground beef, onions, and garlic until browned.
- Once potatoes are baked, scoop out some flesh into a bowl and mix with the beef mixture and cheddar cheese.
- Stuff the potato skins with the filling and return them to the oven for an additional 10-15 minutes.
- Serve hot topped with sour cream and chives.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed potato (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 570
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 29g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: Customize your filling by adding veggies like bell peppers or mushrooms for extra flavor. Experiment with different cheeses such as Monterey Jack for varied tastes.