Mexican chilli bowl with crispy jacket wedges
Make a tasty treat for Bonfire Night (and beyond!) with this easy solution for a fun family supper.
Serves: 4
Cals per serving: 580
Fat per serving: 19.46g
What you need:
- 4 large baking potatoes, each cut into 8 wedges
- 500g extra lean minced beef
- 1 x 500g jar Uncle Ben's Mild or Medium Chilli con Carne
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 100g low fat soft cheese with garlic & herbs
- 100g low fat natural yogurt
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh chives
- 1 red and 1 yellow pepper, deseeded and cut into pieces
What you do:
- Preheat the oven to 200°C, fan oven 180°C, gas mark 6. Put the potato wedges into a roasting pan, add the olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Toss to coat, then roast for 40 minutes, turning after 20 minutes.
- Whilst the potatoes are cooking, heat a large frying pan and add the minced beef, a handful at a time, cooking it until seared and browned. Tip in the jar of Uncle Ben's Chilli con Carne, stir well, then reduce the heat and simmer for 20-25 minutes.
- Meanwhile, make the dip by mixing together the soft cheese, yogurt and chives.
- Serve the chilli in bowls with the jacket potato wedges, accompanied by the dip and pepper pieces.
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