Baked Potato
How to Cook a Flavourful Baked Potato
4 - 6
Serves
15 mins
Prep Time
1 hr 15 mins
Cook Time
The definitive way to prepare this beloved classic.
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High Iron
Low Sodium
High Protein
Ingredients
500g Quality Mark beef mince
1 Tbsp olive oil
1 small onion
finely chopped
2 Tbsp tomato puree
400g chopped tomatoes
1 tsp mixed herbs
4-6 large potatoes
3/4 cup grated tasty cheddar cheese
Method
To Bake Potatoes
1
Preheat the oven to 180 C.
2
Make sure the potatoes are clean and dry. Rub them with olive oil and then sprinkle with salt. Pierce the skin and couple of times with a sharp knife. Bake in a roasting dish for 1 hour or until tender.
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3
Heat the oil in a frying pan, and cook the onion gently for 5-6 minutes, until tender.
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4
Add the mince, breaking up with the back of a spoon to form small pieces until cooked thoroughly and no longer pink.
5
Stir in tomato purée, canned tomatoes and herbs. Bring to the boil and simmer gently for 30 minutes until reduced and thick, but still moist.
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6
Cut the potato in half lengthwise, carefully scoop out the flesh leaving a .5cm edge of potato against the skin.
7
Combine the mince mixture with the potato flesh.
8
Fill the potato shells with the mince and potato mixture.
9
Sprinkle with grated cheese and place under a hot grill until the cheese is melted and bubbling.
10
Serve with steamed greens or a salad.
Nutrition Information per Serving (314g)
Percentage daily intakes are based on an average adult diet of 8700 kJ (2100 kilocalories).
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1347 kJ (322 kcal)
Protein
26.6g
Total Fat
12.6g
Saturated Fat
5.8g
Carbs
23.5g
Sugars
4.3g
Sodium
185mg
Iron*
4.6mg
* Percentage of recommended daily intake (Aust/NZ)