Idaho Taco
Nov. 10th, 2017 07:47 am![[personal profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/silk/identity/user.png){kind=small}
sandycombsI really wanted to share this dinner, but taking a picture made me realize just how unphotogenic it was. So, with a bit of embarrassment for the photo, I present a really tasty dish -- the Idaho Taco. Basically, it's a baked potato topped with everything you love in a Tex-Mex style taco. Enjoy!
1 lb. ground beef
1 pkg. taco seasoning
2/3 cup water
Shredded cheese
Baked potatoes*
Taco toppings of your choice: tomato, lettuce, onion, black olives, sour cream, taco sauce, etc.
Brown ground beef in a skillet and drain off any fat. Stir in taco seasoning and water. Simmer and stir until water disappears, approx 8-10 minutes. Slice open baked potato and gently squeeze from the ends. Top with taco meat, cheese, and your choice of toppings.
*You can bake potatoes in the oven or microwave, but I like to use a crock pot: Vigorously scrub potatoes and dry thoroughly (there is nothing worse than taking a bite of potato skin and getting a mouth full of dirt). Prick the skins with a fork. Rub with a bit of oil and sprinkle with kosher salt. Wrap each potato in aluminum foil and place in crock pot. Cook on low 6-8 hours, or until they give a little when gently squeezed.
1 lb. ground beef
1 pkg. taco seasoning
2/3 cup water
Shredded cheese
Baked potatoes*
Taco toppings of your choice: tomato, lettuce, onion, black olives, sour cream, taco sauce, etc.
Brown ground beef in a skillet and drain off any fat. Stir in taco seasoning and water. Simmer and stir until water disappears, approx 8-10 minutes. Slice open baked potato and gently squeeze from the ends. Top with taco meat, cheese, and your choice of toppings.
*You can bake potatoes in the oven or microwave, but I like to use a crock pot: Vigorously scrub potatoes and dry thoroughly (there is nothing worse than taking a bite of potato skin and getting a mouth full of dirt). Prick the skins with a fork. Rub with a bit of oil and sprinkle with kosher salt. Wrap each potato in aluminum foil and place in crock pot. Cook on low 6-8 hours, or until they give a little when gently squeezed.
