Description
This hearty and flavorful Turkey Chilli Jacket Potatoes recipe combines tender baked potatoes with a spicy turkey mince chili topping. Infused with smoked paprika, cumin, and a touch of sweetness from brown sugar and cider vinegar, it’s a satisfying and balanced meal perfect for a cozy dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
Potatoes
- 4 large baking potatoes
- 1 tbsp olive oil (divided)
Turkey Chilli
- 1 tbsp olive oil (remaining from above)
- 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
Toppings
- Reduced-fat Red Leicester cheese, grated, to serve
- 4 spring onions, chopped, to serve
Instructions
- Prepare and bake the potatoes: Preheat your oven to 200°C (180°C fan, gas mark 6). Using a fork, prick the potatoes all over to allow steam to escape. Rub them lightly with some of the olive oil. Place them directly on the oven rack or a baking tray and bake for 45 minutes, or until they are tender when pierced with a knife.
- Cook the turkey chilli: While the potatoes bake, heat the remaining olive oil in a large frying pan over medium heat. Add the chopped onion, crushed garlic, and a pinch of seasoning, then cook for about 5 minutes until the onion softens. Add the turkey mince, season again with salt and pepper, and increase the heat. Break up the mince using the back of a spoon, cooking until the meat is no longer pink and cooked through.
- Simmer the chilli sauce: Stir in the smoked paprika, ground cumin, cider vinegar, and brown sugar into the cooked turkey. Pour in the passata and reduce the heat to a gentle simmer. Let the chilli bubble gently for about 10 minutes, or until the sauce thickens and reduces to your desired consistency.
- Assemble the jacket potatoes: Remove the potatoes from the oven and cut a cross on top of each one. Spoon generous amounts of the turkey chilli mixture into the openings of each potato. Sprinkle grated reduced-fat Red Leicester cheese over the filled potatoes, and garnish with chopped spring onions for a fresh finish.
Notes
- You can substitute turkey mince with lean ground chicken or beef according to preference.
- For extra heat, add a pinch of chili powder or chopped fresh chili to the turkey mixture.
- If you prefer a vegetarian version, replace turkey mince with cooked lentils or textured vegetable protein.
- Ensure the potatoes are fully cooked and soft to hold the chilli filling well.
- Serving with a side salad or steamed vegetables adds freshness and extra nutrients.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: British
Keywords: turkey chilli, jacket potatoes, baked potatoes, healthy dinner, one pot meal, British cuisine, low fat turkey chili
