Description
A hearty and healthy twist on classic jacket potatoes, topped with a flavorful turkey chilli made with aromatic spices and a rich tomato base, finished with a sprinkle of reduced-fat Red Leicester cheese and fresh spring onions.
Ingredients
Scale
Potatoes
- 4 large baking potatoes
- 1 tbsp olive oil (divided use)
Turkey Chilli
- 1 onion, chopped
- 1 garlic clove, crushed
- 300g turkey mince
- 1 tbsp smoked paprika
- 1 tbsp ground cumin
- 1 tbsp cider vinegar
- 1 tbsp soft light brown sugar
- 350ml passata
To Serve
- Reduced-fat Red Leicester cheese, grated (amount as desired)
- 4 spring onions, chopped
Instructions
- Prepare and Bake Potatoes: Preheat the oven to 200C (180C fan)/Gas Mark 6. Prick each potato all over using a fork, then rub them lightly with a portion of the olive oil. Place the potatoes directly on the oven rack or a baking sheet and bake for approximately 45 minutes or until the potatoes are tender when pierced with a knife.
- Cook the Chilli Base: While potatoes are baking, heat the remaining olive oil in a large frying pan over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and crushed garlic, seasoning with salt and pepper, and cook for about 5 minutes until the onion becomes soft and translucent.
- Brown Turkey Mince: Add the turkey mince to the pan. Increase the heat to medium-high and break up the mince using the back of a spoon. Season again with salt and pepper and cook until the meat is fully browned and cooked through.
- Add Spices and Simmer: Stir in the smoked paprika, ground cumin, cider vinegar, light brown sugar, and passata. Reduce the heat to low and let the mixture simmer gently for about 10 minutes until the sauce thickens and the flavors meld together.
- Assemble the Jacket Potatoes: Once the potatoes are baked and tender, cut a cross into the top of each potato. Carefully spoon the turkey chilli mixture into the opening.
- Serve with Toppings: Garnish each stuffed potato with grated reduced-fat Red Leicester cheese and a scattering of chopped spring onions. Serve immediately while hot.
Notes
- You can substitute the turkey mince with lean chicken mince or a plant-based mince for variation.
- For a spicier chilli, add chopped fresh chili or a pinch of chili powder when cooking the onion and garlic.
- Leftover chilli can be cooled and stored in the fridge for up to 3 days or frozen for up to 1 month.
- Serve with a side salad or steamed vegetables for a balanced meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: British
Keywords: turkey chilli, jacket potatoes, healthy dinner, low fat recipe, baked potatoes, family meal
