Baked chilli & jacket potatoes

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👉 A baked potato with a crisp, salty skin and a fluffy middle is the perfect bowl for a spoonful of chilli. This version uses a simple homemade spice mix instead of a packet, so you control the heat.

🍳 How to Make Chilli Jacket Potatoes

1. Bake the potatoes. Heat the oven to 200°C (400°F). Prick the potatoes, rub with 1 tablespoon oil and salt and bake directly on the oven rack for 60–75 minutes, until the skin is crisp and a knife slides in easily.
2. Start the chilli. Heat the remaining oil in a large pan and brown the mince for 5 minutes, breaking it up. Add the onion, garlic and pepper and cook for 5 minutes more.
3. Add the spices. Stir in the cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano and tomato paste and cook for 1 minute.
4. Simmer. Add the tomatoes and a splash of water, cover and simmer for 25 minutes. Add the beans for the last 10 minutes and season.
5. Serve. Split the potatoes, fluff the insides with a fork and spoon in the chilli. Top with sour cream, cheese and coriander.

💡 Tips

• Rubbing the skins with oil and salt is the secret to crispy jackets.
• The chilli tastes even better the next day and freezes well.

❓ FAQ

Can I microwave the potatoes?
Microwave for 8–10 minutes, then finish in a hot oven for 15 minutes to crisp the skin.

Can I make it vegetarian?
Replace the beef with an extra can of beans and some diced mushrooms.

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Footnotes:

Crispy-skinned baked potatoes split open and filled with a rich beef and black bean chilli, topped with sour cream and cheese.