Baked potatoes make a filling, economical meal - and kids tend to love them, so make them more often!

Serves:

4

Preparation time:

15 minutes

Cooking time:

1 hour

Approximate cost for recipe:

£3.56

Approximate cost per serving:

89p

• 4 baking potatoes
• 250g extra lean minced beef
• 1 small onion, finely chopped
• 1 garlic clove, crushed
• 100g mushrooms, finely chopped
• 100ml beef or vegetable stock
• 1 tablespoon tomato puree
• Watercress or shredded lettuce, sliced red onion and cherry tomatoes, to serve

1. Preheat the oven to 200°C, fan oven 180°C, gas mark 6.
2. Bake the potatoes for 1 hour, or until tender.
3. Meanwhile, make the mince filling. Heat a large saucepan and add the mince a handful at a time, so that it sears and browns. Add the onion and garlic, cook for 1 minute, then add the mushrooms, stock and tomato puree, stirring well. Heat and simmer, partially covered, for 20-25 minutes.
4. To serve, split the baked potatoes and share the filling between them. Serve with watercress or lettuce, sliced red onion and cherry tomatoes.

Tip 1: Another time, use minced pork or turkey instead of beef.

Tip 2: Kids not too keen on garlic? Simply leave it out.