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1.Preheat oven to 200°C/180°C fan force. Pierce potatoes all over with a fork. Wrap each potato in foil. Place potatoes on a baking tray. Bake for 1 hour or until cooked.
2.Meanwhile, heat oil in a medium frying pan over moderately high heat. Add onion and garlic; cook and stir for 3 minutes or until soft. Add mince and Mexican seasoning cook, stirring with a wooden spoon to break up lumps, for 5 minutes or until browned.
3.Add beans, tomato paste and 1 cup water. Bring to the boil. Reduce heat to moderate Simmer, uncovered, for 10 minutes or until sauce thickens.
4.Remove foil. Cut an ‘X’ in the top of each potato; gently squeeze to open top slightly. Remove foil. Spoon mince mixture into potato. Top with sour cream, tomato and cucumber. Serve with corn chips.
Make ahead: Prepare mince mixture up to 2 days ahead; keep, covered, in fridge For great party food, try chat (baby) potatoes; cooking time will vary. Which potato? Floury potatoes are best for roasting. Check package details or ask your greengrocer. . Save time: You can microwave potatoes. Pierce with a skewer before cooking. Microwave on High (100%) in 2-minute bursts until cooked. Crisp potatoes: Rub oil and salt into skin; don’t wrap in foil to bake.
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