Taco Potato ShellsAnononymous 8-09-05 3 large baking potatoes 1 tablespoon butter or margarine melted 1 pound ground beef 1 14 1/2 ounce can diced tomatoes undrained 1 envelope taco seasoning 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese 1/3 cup sour cream 2 green onions sliced Scrub and pierce potatoes. Bake at 375 F for 1 hour or until tender. When cool enough to handle, cut potatoes in half lengthwise. Carefully scoop out pulp, leaving a thin shell, refrigerate pulp for another use. Brush inside and outside of potato shells with butter. Place cut side up on an ungreased baking sheet. Bake, uncovered, at 375 f for 20 minutes. Meanwhile, in a skillet, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Add tomatoes and taco seasoning. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat, simmer, uncovered, for 20 minutes. Spoon into potato shells; sprinkle with cheese. Bake, uncovered, 5-10 minutes longer or until cheese is melted. Top with sour cream and onions. Yield 6 servings. Email the recipe Taco Potato Shells to a friend! |



