Here’s a hearty, family-favorite recipe for Cheesy Beef Stuffed Potatoes—crispy on the outside, creamy and cheesy on the inside 🧀🥔
Cheesy Beef Stuffed Potatoes
Ingredients (serves 4)
- 4 large russet potatoes
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning (or taco seasoning if you prefer)
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (or Colby-Jack)
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons milk
- Optional toppings: green onions, bacon bits, extra cheese
Instructions
- Bake the potatoes:
Preheat oven to 400°F (205°C). Scrub potatoes, poke holes with a fork, rub lightly with oil, and bake for 50–60 minutes until tender. - Cook the beef:
In a skillet over medium heat, cook ground beef with onion until browned. Drain excess fat.
Add garlic, salt, pepper, paprika, and seasoning. Cook 1–2 more minutes. - Prepare potato filling:
Let potatoes cool slightly. Slice each in half lengthwise and scoop out the insides into a bowl, leaving a thin shell. - Mix filling:
Mash potato flesh with butter, milk, sour cream, and 1/2 cup cheese until creamy.
Stir in cooked beef. - Stuff & bake:
Spoon mixture back into potato shells. Top with remaining cheese.
Bake at 400°F for 15–20 minutes, until cheese is melted and bubbly. - Serve:
Add toppings as desired and enjoy hot.
Variations
- Mexican-style: Use taco seasoning, add black beans & corn, top with salsa.
- BBQ beef: Mix beef with BBQ sauce and use smoked cheddar.
- Extra creamy: Add a little cream cheese to the filling.
If you’d like, I can also share a slow cooker version, a make-ahead freezer version, or a lighter ground turkey option.
