Follow these simple steps to create your Taco Potatoes effortlessly:

1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
2. Prepare Potatoes: Wash and scrub the potatoes. Poke several holes with a fork into each potato to allow steam to escape.
3. Bake Potatoes: Place the potatoes on a baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with salt. Bake for 45 minutes or until tender when pierced with a fork.
4. Cook Meat: In a skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef or your chosen protein. Drain excess fat if necessary.
5. Add Seasoning: Stir in the taco seasoning mixture and follow the packet instructions, typically adding water and letting it simmer until thickened.
6. Add Beans and Corn: Once the meat is cooked, combine the black beans and corn with the seasoned meat mixture. Stir until well combined and heated through.
7. Stuff Potatoes: When the potatoes are fully baked, slice them open lengthwise. Fluff the insides with a fork.
8. Fill Potatoes: Spoon the meat mixture generously into each baked potato.
9. Top with Cheese: Sprinkle shredded cheese over the stuffed potatoes. Return them to the oven for 5 minutes or until the cheese melts.
10. Garnish: Remove from the oven and add sour cream, diced tomatoes, sliced avocado, shredded lettuce, and garnish with cilantro if desired.

Following these steps will guide you smoothly through making a delicious batch of Taco Potatoes.