Australian Table
Ingredients
Method
1.Preheat oven to moderate, 180°C.
2.Place potatoes straight onto oven rack; bake 1 hour, until cooked through.
3.Meanwhile, heat oil in a saucepan on medium; cook onion 5 minutes, until softened. Add mince; cook, breaking up lumps with back of a spoon, 5 minutes, until cooked and brown.
4.Stir in sauce; cook 1 minute. Stir in stock and paste; cover and simmer 15 minutes. Remove lid; cook a further 5 minutes, until liquid has been absorbed. Season to taste.
5.Preheat an oven grill on high. Cut potatoes in half lengthways and scoop out flesh into a bowl, leaving a 1cm-layer of flesh on skin. Add milk and butter to bowl; season to taste and mash together.
6.Arrange potatoes, skin side down, in a baking dish; spoon in mince mixture. Top with mash; sprinkle with cheese. Grill 5-10 minutes, until cheese melts and filling is hot. Serve with beans.
Sebago potatoes are good for baking; their shape makes them ideal for stuffing and their floury texture is good for mashing. The potatoes can also be cooked in the microwave on high (100%) power 20 minutes.
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