Description
Spicy loaded potato wedges perfect for anyone trying to lose weight but eat tasty foods. Also perfect for batch cooking or large family gatherings/parties.
Ingredients
- 4 Tubes of Primula Light Cheese
- 8 large baking potatoes, scrubbed and cut into wedges
- 1kg extra lean minced beef (5% fat is best)
- 4 onions, peeled and thinly sliced
- 4 peppers (any colour is ok), deseeded and diced
- 2 x 400g tins of chopped tomatoes (approx. 1.2kg total)
- 8 fresh tomatoes, roughly chopped
- Low-calorie cooking oil
- 4 tbsp Cajun seasoning
- Salt and black pepper
- Fresh green chillies or jalapeños, sliced (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
1. Get the wedges going
Turn your oven or air fryer on to 200°C (400°F or Gas Mark 6). While it heats up, chop your potatoes into thick wedges. Remember to keep the skins on! Spread the wedges out on two or three large baking trays. You do not want them overcrowded, or they will steam instead of roast. Spray them generously with your cooking spray. Sprinkle with a little salt and pepper. Pop them in the oven or air fryer for about 50 minutes, turning occasionally. You want them golden brown and crispy on the edges.
2. Cook the beef
While the potatoes are cooking, grab a large frying pan. Put it on medium heat. Add your lean mince. You do not usually need oil for this, as the beef will release its own juices. Brown the meat for about 10 minutes until it is cooked through. Break up any big lumps with a wooden spoon.
3. Make it saucy
Pour in the tinned tomatoes. Now it is time for the flavour. Stir in your Cajun seasoning. Give it a good mix.
4. Add the veggies
Toss in your sliced onions. Cook them with the beef until they start to soften. Then, add the diced red peppers. Stir it all together and cook for another 3 minutes. It should smell pretty good by now.
5. Simmer
Turn the heat down to low and let it simmer. You want the liquid to reduce so the mixture becomes thick and rich, not watery. This usually takes about 15 minutes. Right at the end, stir in the fresh chopped tomatoes.
5. The assembly
Check your wedges. Are they crispy? Great. Take them out of the oven. Switch your oven to its hottest setting, or, if using an air fryer, pop the grill on before the wedges finish.
Get a couple of large ovenproof dishes (or just use the baking trays the wedges are already on). Spoon the spicy beef mixture over the wedges. Squeeze the cheese all over the top.
6. The finish
If you like it spicy, sprinkle your fresh chilli slices on top. Place the dish under the hot grill for 8 to 10 minutes. Keep an eye on it. You want the cheese to bubble and turn golden, not burn.
Serve the Cajun loaded potato wedges straight away while they are piping hot.
Nutrition
- Serving Size:
- Calories: 638
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 603 mg
- Fat: 12.4 g
- Saturated Fat: 6.7 g
- Trans Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 86.2 g
- Protein: 48.6 g