Baked potato with minced beef and tomato recipe | safefood

Savoury minced beef and tomato baked potato

13 ratings

Cooking Time:90 mins

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

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