Loaded Beef Potatoes for Weight Loss

Nutrition per serving

Ingredients

• 4 large russet potatoes
• 2 lbs 96/4 ground beef
• 1 tbsp oil
• 1 red bell pepper
• 1 small onion
• 1 large jalapeño
• Taco seasoning of choice
• 1/4 cup water
• 1/3 cup light Mexican crema
• 1/2 cup reduced fat cheese
• 1/2 bundle of cilantro
• Salt to taste
• Garlic powder to taste
• 1/4 cup light sour cream
• 2 tbsp taco sauce
• 1 tbsp reduced fat cheese, for topping
• Cilantro, for topping
• Tomatoes, for topping
• 1 tbsp taco sauce, for topping

Instructions

1. Microwave the potatoes for about 15 minutes on high or bake in the oven for about 1 to 1.5 hours.
2. Lightly oil a pan and add onions and peppers; optionally add jalapeño and cook for a couple of minutes.
3. Add lean ground beef to the pan and mix with a wooden spoon.
4. Season the beef with taco seasoning and add a splash of water to moisten.
5. Once the potatoes are cooked, slice the top off and scoop out the insides into a bowl.
6. Season the potato insides with salt, garlic powder, light sour cream, reduced fat cheese, and cilantro; mix until creamy.
7. Stuff the potato mixture back into the potato skins.
8. Top each potato with taco meat and a little more cheese.
9. Optionally broil the potatoes, then add fresh tomatoes and cilantro on top.
10. Mix light sour cream and taco sauce for a finishing sauce.