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Ultimate Beef and Corn Loaded Baked Potato

A magnificent, hearty baked potato overflowing with fluffy potato, savory ground beef, sweet corn, melted cheddar cheese, and rich glossy gravy.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Comfort Food
Calories: 650
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Baked Potatoes
  • 4 large Russet potatoes scrubbed clean and dried
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp coarse sea salt
  • 4 tbsp unsalted butter for mashing
Beef Topping
  • 1 lb lean ground beef
  • 1 medium yellow onion finely diced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 cup sweet yellow corn kernels
  • 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese freshly grated
  • 1 cup brown gravy or BBQ sauce
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 0.5 tsp garlic powder
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley chopped, for garnish

Equipment

  • Baking sheet
  • Large Skillet
  • Cheese Grater

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Wash and completely dry the russet potatoes.
  2. Pierce each potato several times with a fork. Rub completely with olive oil and sprinkle generously with coarse sea salt.
  3. Bake directly on the middle oven rack for 50-60 minutes until the skin is crisp and the inside is tender.
  4. In a large skillet over medium-high heat, brown the ground beef. Add the diced onion and cook until soft.
  5. Stir in the minced garlic, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
  6. Stir half of the gravy or BBQ sauce into the beef mixture and let it simmer on low for 5 minutes.
  7. Warm the corn kernels in a small pot or microwave.
  8. Remove baked potatoes from the oven. Slice lengthwise, push ends to open, and fluff the inside with a fork.
  9. Mash 1 tablespoon of butter into each potato. Top with the warm beef mixture, corn, and grated cheddar cheese.
  10. Drizzle the remaining sauce over the top and garnish with fresh chopped parsley. Serve immediately.

Notes

Do not wrap the potatoes in foil while baking if you want a crispy skin!