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Taco Potato Shells

My husband, Alex, loves hearty meals, so this meat-and-potato dish is right up his alley! Some times I serve the leftover pulp as mashed potatoes on the side. - Kathy Ravis, Vermillion, Ohio

6 ServingsPrep: 25 min. Bake: 1-3/4 hours

Ingredients

3 large baking potatoes
1 tablespoon butter, melted
1 pound ground beef
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1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
1 envelope taco seasoning
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1/3 cup sour cream
2 green onions, sliced

Directions

Scrub and pierce potatoes. Bake at 375° 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° for 20 minutes. Meanwhile, in a large 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.

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Taco Potato Shells (continued)

Taco Potato Shells also make a hearty appetizer. Cut the potato shells into wedges, top with the meat mixture and cheese. Bake as directed; serve with sour cream and onions.

Nutrition Facts: 1 serving (1 each) equals 375 calories, 14 g fat (8 g saturated fat), 61 mg cholesterol, 766 mg sodium, 42 g carbohydrate, 4 g fiber, 20 g protein.