Jacket Potatoes with Home-Baked Beans Recipe
Introduction
Jacket potatoes with home-baked beans make a comforting and satisfying meal that’s perfect for any day of the week. This recipe combines fluffy baked potatoes with a flavorful, homemade bean stew that’s both hearty and nutritious.
Ingredients
- 4 baking potatoes
- 1 tbsp sunflower oil
- 1 carrot, diced
- 1 celery stalk, diced
- 400g can haricot beans, drained
- 2 tomatoes, chopped
- 1 tsp paprika (sweet or hot, to taste)
- 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- 2 tbsp chopped chives, to serve
Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat the oven to 200°C (180°C fan)/gas mark 6. Scrub the potatoes well and dry them thoroughly. Prick each potato several times with a fork, then place them directly on the oven shelf.
- Step 2: Bake the potatoes for 1 to 1½ hours, or until they feel soft when gently squeezed.
- Step 3: After the potatoes have been baking for 30 minutes, heat the sunflower oil in a pan over medium heat. Add the diced carrot and celery and cook gently for 10 minutes until softened.
- Step 4: Stir in the drained haricot beans, chopped tomatoes, and paprika. Cook gently for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the tomatoes are soft and pulpy.
- Step 5: Add 100ml water and the Worcestershire sauce, then cook for another 5 minutes. Cover the pan and keep the beans warm.
- Step 6: Once the potatoes are cooked, split them open and spoon the warm bean mixture inside. Sprinkle with chopped chives and serve immediately.
Tips & Variations
- Make the beans ahead of time and reheat in the microwave for a quick meal. They’re delicious spooned onto granary toast.
- For a cheesy twist, stir in a handful of grated cheddar cheese into the beans before serving – a favorite variation known as Cowboy beans in the US.
- Adjust the paprika to sweet or hot depending on your spice preference.
Storage
Store any leftover beans in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat gently in a microwave or on the stovetop, adding a little water if needed to loosen the sauce. Potatoes are best eaten fresh but can be kept wrapped in foil for a day and reheated in the oven.
How to Serve
Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.
FAQs
Can I use different types of beans?
Yes, you can substitute haricot beans with other white beans such as cannellini or navy beans. Just make sure to drain and rinse them before cooking.
How do I know when the potatoes are fully cooked?
The potatoes are ready when they feel soft when you gently squeeze them, and a fork or skewer slides in easily without resistance.
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Jacket Potatoes with Home-Baked Beans Recipe
- Total Time: 1 hour 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Diet: Vegetarian
Description
This hearty and comforting recipe features perfectly baked jacket potatoes served with homemade flavorful beans cooked with carrot, celery, tomatoes, and seasoned with paprika and Worcestershire sauce. Topped with fresh chopped chives, it’s a wonderful vegetarian meal that’s filling and easy to prepare.
Ingredients
For the Jacket Potatoes
- 4 baking potatoes
- 1 tbsp sunflower oil
For the Home-Baked Beans
- 1 carrot, diced
- 1 celery stalk, diced
- 400g can haricot beans, drained
- 2 tomatoes, chopped
- 1 tsp paprika (sweet or hot, depending on taste)
- 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- 2 tbsp chopped chives, to serve
Instructions
- Prepare and bake the potatoes: Heat your oven to 200°C (180°C fan)/gas mark 6. Scrub the potatoes clean and dry them thoroughly. Prick each potato several times with a fork. Place them directly onto the oven shelf and bake for 1 to 1½ hours until they are soft when squeezed gently.
- Cook the vegetable base: After the potatoes have been baking for 30 minutes, heat the sunflower oil in a pan over medium heat. Add the diced carrot and celery and gently cook for about 10 minutes until they soften.
- Add beans and tomatoes: Stir in the drained haricot beans, chopped tomatoes, and paprika. Continue to cook gently for 5 minutes until the tomatoes become soft and pulpy.
- Finish the beans: Add 100ml of water and the Worcestershire sauce to the pan. Cook for another 5 minutes, then cover the pan and keep the mixture warm until the potatoes are done.
- Serve: Split open the hot baked potatoes and spoon the warm bean mixture inside. Scatter the chopped chives over the top and serve immediately.
Notes
- The beans can be made ahead of time and reheated in the microwave, making this a great recipe for meal prep.
- Try serving the beans over granary toast for a quick supper option.
- For a cheesier twist, stir in a handful of grated cheddar into the beans before serving.
- Choose sweet or hot paprika based on your spice preference to customize the flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: British
Keywords: jacket potatoes, baked beans, vegetarian dinner, healthy recipe, home-baked beans, easy dinner
