Stuffed with your favorite fixings, this baked potato recipe is an easy meal in one. Make it vegetarian by using smashed black beans instead of ground beef.

Ingredients

• 4 large baking potatoes
• olive oil, optional
• 1 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)
• 1 envelope reduced-sodium taco seasoning
• 2/3 cup water
• dash salt
• dash pepper
• toppings: salsa, sour cream, cotija cheese, cubed avocado and chopped green onions

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 400°. Scrub potatoes; pierce each several times with a fork. If desired, rub with oil. Bake until tender, 50-75 minutes.
2. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink, 6-8 minutes, breaking into crumbles; drain. Stir in taco seasoning and water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, until thickened, 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally.
3. With a sharp knife, cut an "X" in each potato. Fluff pulp with a fork; season with salt and pepper. Spoon beef mixture over top. Serve with toppings.