Easy Cheesy Beef Chilli Loaded Sweet Potato
with Balsamic Glazed Baby Leaf Salad
- Milk
- Sulphites
Jacket potatoes aren't just for baked beans and cheese. Our Easy Cheesy Beef Chilli Loaded Sweet Potato is a smoky, Tex-Mix inspired twist on the humble jacket potato for a comforting weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
3 unit(s)
Sweet Potato
240 grams
British Beef Mince
1 carton(s)
Red Kidney Beans
2 unit(s)
Garlic Clove
1 sachet(s)
Central American Style Spice Mix
1 carton(s)
Tomato Passata
10 grams
Beef Stock Paste
30 grams
Mature Cheddar Cheese
(Contains: Milk)
50 grams
Baby Leaf Mix
12 milliliter(s)
Balsamic Glaze
(Contains: Sulphites)
Not included in your delivery
½ tsp
Sugar for the Sauce
50 milliliter(s)
Water for the Sauce
Nutrition Values
Utensils
Cooking Steps
Preheat your oven to 240°C/220°C fan/gas mark 9.
Halve the sweet potatoes lengthways and pop them onto a baking tray. Drizzle with oil and season with salt and pepper. Rub the oil over the potatoes, then lay them, cut-side down onto the tray.
When the oven is hot, roast on the top shelf until tender and a knife slips in easily, 30-40 mins.
TIP: Alternatively, if you have a microwave, you can speed things up. Halve the potatoes lengthways, then prick all over with a knife. Rub with a little oil and season with salt. Place cut-side down onto a plate, then microwave on high until tender, 15-18 mins.
Meanwhile, heat a large saucepan on medium-high heat (no oil).
Once hot, add the beef mince and cook until browned, 5-6 mins. Use a spoon to break it up as it cooks. IMPORTANT: Wash your hands and equipment after handling raw mince.
While the mince cooks, drain and rinse the kidney beans in a sieve. Pop half of them into a bowl and mash with the back of a fork. Peel and grate the garlic (or use a garlic press).
When the beef is browned, drain and discard any excess fat, then season with salt and pepper.
Add the Central American style spice mix and garlic to the beef pan. Fry for 1 min.
Stir in the kidney beans (whole and mashed), tomato passata, beef stock paste, sugar and water for the sauce (see pantry for both amounts).
Bring the chilli to the boil, then cover with a lid and turn the heat to low.
Leave to simmer for the remaining sweet potato cooking time. Stir occasionally to stop the chilli from sticking. IMPORTANT: The mince is cooked when no longer pink in the middle.
Meanwhile, grate the cheese.
When everything's ready, taste the chilli and season with salt and pepper if needed. Remove from the heat, adding a splash of water if it's a little too thick.
Share the sweet potato halves between your plates and spoon the beef chilli on top.
Scatter over the cheese.
Serve the baby leaf salad on the side with the balsamic glaze drizzled over.
Enjoy!
Customer reviews
Review summary
Updated on Aug 2026- Flavour: The sweet potato and beef chilli combination works really well together, with the sweetness of the potato complementing the smoky, spiced mince. Some find the flavour bold and satisfying; others suggest adding extra spice if you prefer more heat.
- Ease of prep: This is a straightforward dish that comes together with minimal hands-on time, and several people found it quick and easy to prepare.
- Suggestions: Adding chopped onion to the chilli adds extra depth; some also suggest a splash of tomato purée for a richer, more rounded sauce. Peeling the sweet potatoes before roasting is worth considering if you prefer a softer finish.
- Next-day meals: The chilli reheats well, making it a convenient option for lunch the following day.
