{"id":1642,"date":"2026-02-05T21:50:06","date_gmt":"2026-02-05T21:50:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/recipes.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/?p=1642"},"modified":"2026-02-05T21:50:06","modified_gmt":"2026-02-05T21:50:06","slug":"cheesy-beef-stuffed-potatoes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/recipes.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/index.php\/2026\/02\/05\/cheesy-beef-stuffed-potatoes\/","title":{"rendered":"\u00a0Cheesy Beef Stuffed Potatoes"},"content":{"rendered":"<h1>\u00a0Cheesy Beef Stuffed Potatoes<\/h1>\n<p>Tender baked potatoes stuffed with seasoned ground beef, creamy mashed potato filling, and melted cheese. A rich, comforting, and family-favorite meal!<\/p>\n<h2>\u00a0Ingredients<\/h2>\n<h3>For the Potatoes:<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>4 large baking potatoes<\/li>\n<li>2 tablespoons butter<\/li>\n<li>\u00bc cup sour cream (or plain yogurt \u2013 optional)<\/li>\n<li>\u00bd cup shredded cheese (cheddar or mozzarella)<\/li>\n<li>Salt and black pepper, to taste<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>For the Beef Filling:<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>1 lb (450 g) ground beef<\/li>\n<li>1 small onion, finely chopped<\/li>\n<li>2 cloves garlic, minced<\/li>\n<li>1 teaspoon salt<\/li>\n<li>\u00bd teaspoon black pepper<\/li>\n<li>1 teaspoon paprika<\/li>\n<li>\u00bd teaspoon Italian seasoning (optional)<\/li>\n<li>\u00bd cup tomato sauce or beef broth<\/li>\n<li>1 cup shredded cheese (for filling and topping)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Optional Toppings:<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Chopped green onions<\/li>\n<li>Fresh parsley<\/li>\n<li>Extra cheese<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>\u00a0Instructions<\/h2>\n<h3>\u00a0Bake the Potatoes:<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Preheat oven to <strong>400\u00b0F (200\u00b0C)<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Wash potatoes well and poke a few holes with a fork<\/li>\n<li>Bake for <strong>50\u201360 minutes<\/strong>, until soft and tender inside<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Cook the Beef Filling:<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Heat a pan with a little oil<\/li>\n<li>Saut\u00e9 the chopped onion until soft<\/li>\n<li>Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds<\/li>\n<li>Add ground beef and cook until browned<\/li>\n<li>Season with salt, pepper, paprika, and Italian seasoning<\/li>\n<li>Stir in tomato sauce or broth and simmer <strong>5 minutes<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>\u00a0Prepare the Potato Mash:<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Cut the baked potatoes in half lengthwise<\/li>\n<li>Carefully scoop out the inside into a bowl<\/li>\n<li>Mash with butter, sour cream, shredded cheese, salt, and pepper<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>\u00a0Mix and Stuff:<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Combine the mashed potatoes with the cooked beef mixture<\/li>\n<li>Spoon the filling back into the potato skins, packing it well<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>\u00a0Bake Again:<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Sprinkle extra shredded cheese on top<\/li>\n<li>Bake for <strong>10\u201315 minutes<\/strong> until cheese melts and turns golden<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>\u00a0Serving Suggestions:<\/h2>\n<p>Serve hot with:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>A fresh green salad<\/li>\n<li>Garlic bread<\/li>\n<li>Steamed vegetables<\/li>\n<li>Or a creamy dipping sauce<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>\u00a0Tips &amp; Variations:<\/h2>\n<p>Add chili flakes for a spicy kick<br \/>\nSwap beef for chicken, turkey, or tuna<br \/>\nAdd mushrooms, corn, or bell peppers for extra flavor<br \/>\nGreat for meal prep \u2014 reheats well<br \/>\nMake it extra cheesy with mozzarella + cheddar mix<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>\u00a0Cheesy Beef Stuffed Potatoes Tender baked potatoes stuffed with seasoned ground beef, creamy mashed potato filling, and melted cheese. 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