Best 3 Meal In A Spud Recipes

MEAL IN A SPUD

Steps:

• rinse potatoes well.
• make a slit in each potato,but not all the way through.
• bake at 350* for 1 hour or until tender.
• cool until potatoes can be handled without getting burned.
• split in half,remove cooked potato,leaving a shell.
• mix together rest of ingredients in a medium sized bowl.
• (you might want to add a little milk so it won't be to thick).
• divide filling evenly between the shells.
• bake again at 350* for 30 or until golden brown.
• if you like serve it with a salad and your favorite hot rolls.

A PIE IN A SPUD

Steps:

• Arrange potatoes in a large round of double thickness of kitchen paper towels on the microwave tray and then cook in the microwave for about 12 to 15 minutes until cooked through, turning once after 6 minutes or bake in the oven for about 1 hour at 175°C.
• Remove cut potatoes in half lengthways and set aside to cool a little.
• Preheat oven to 220°C.
• Heat a thin layer of oil in a heavy bottomed pot and gently saute onion, carrot, celery, garlic and bacon until tender.
• Add the mince and livers and cook until colour changes, gently mashing with a wooden spoon as you do so.
• Add the wine, 1 cup tomato puree, stock, seasonings and chutney and cook for about 20 to 30 minutes until thick and fragrant, stirring now and again, adding more tomato puree if needed and then taste for seasoning.
• Scoop out the potato interior, leaving an edge and then mash with the cream, butter and a pinch of salt.
• Place potato shells on a oven tray, skin side down and fill with the mince and top with the mash a generous amount of grated cheese.
• Place in the oven and cook till the top is golden and bubbling.
• Serve with a simple green salad or your favourite green vegies on the side.

MEAL-IN-ONE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
• Cook ground beef in a skillet over medium-high heat until evenly browned. Drain excess grease. Season with garlic, salt and pepper. Stir in the onion soup, Worcestershire sauce and mustard, and bring to a boil. Mix together the cold water and flour, and stir into the sauce. Simmer over low heat for a few minutes, then set aside.
• Meanwhile, place potatoes in a saucepan and add enough water to cover. Bring to a boil, and cook for 3 minutes, not until tender. Drain.
• Spread half of the beef mixture in the bottom of a 9x13 inch baking dish. Arrange half of the potatoes over the beef. Cover with a layer of mixed vegetables. Repeat layers.
• Cover the dish, and bake for 50 minutes in the preheated oven. Uncover, and sprinkle shredded cheese over the top. Bake for an additional 10 minutes to melt cheese.