Cooking Time:90 mins
Understanding food allergies and intolerances
Savoury minced beef and tomato baked potato
Serves:2 Adults
Cost:Low
This is a tasty alternative to sandwiches for lunch. Baked potatoes are versatile and you can add your own favourite filling.
About this recipe
This recipe was adapted from 101+ Square meals
Ingredients
- 2 large potatoes, scrubbed but not peeled
- 110g / 4 oz. of lean minced beef
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 2 slices of tomato
- 1 dessertspoon of tomato puree
- Salt and pepper to taste
Method
- Pre-heat the oven to 220°C / 425°F / Gas Mark 7
- Wash the potatoes, then prick them all over with a fork
- Bake in a pre-heated oven for 1½ hours or until the inside is tender
- For the microwave method, follow the instructions given in the manual
- Fry the minced beef, onion and tomato puree until well cooked
- Cut the potato in half and carefully scoop the centre out of the potato
- Mix this potato with the mince mixture, season with salt and pepper if desired
- Return the mixture to the potato skins
- Place in a hot oven and bake until warmed through and slightly browned on top
- Garnish with tomato slices
What you will need
- Baking tray
- Cutlery
- Frying pan
- Mixing bowl
- Wooden spoon
Serving suggestions
Serve with side salad- lettuce, tomatoes, red onion, grated carrot and low-fat salad dressing
Try different fillings such as bacon and sweetcorn or beans and cheese
