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Stuffed Tomatoes

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1h 30min

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6 servings

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Balkan Stuffed Tomatoes, or Punjene Paradajz, are a delightful and colorful dish featuring juicy tomatoes filled with a savory mixture of ground meat, rice, and aromatic spices. These flavorful tomatoes are then baked until tender and served as a comforting main course or a satisfying side dish. The combination of fresh tomatoes and hearty filling makes this dish a perfect balance of healthy and indulgent.

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3 g
4 g
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1
Cook rice

In a small saucepan, cook the rice according to package instructions. Set aside to cool.

2
Prepare tomatoes

Cut the tops off the tomatoes and scoop out the pulp, leaving the tomato shells intact. Reserve the tomato pulp and chop it finely.

3
Chop vegetables

Peel and chop the onions. Peel and mince the garlic cloves. Finely chop the parsley leaves.

4
Cook ground beef

In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat. Add the ground beef and cook, breaking it up with a wooden spoon, until browned and no longer pink.

5
Add onions and garlic

Add the chopped onions and minced garlic to the skillet with the ground beef. Sauté for 5 minutes or until the onions are softened and translucent.

6
Mix filling

In a large bowl, combine the cooked ground beef mixture, cooked rice, chopped tomato pulp, chopped parsley, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Mix well until all ingredients are evenly distributed.

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Preheat oven

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).

8
Stuff tomatoes

Spoon the filling mixture into the hollowed-out tomatoes, packing it gently. Place the stuffed tomatoes in a baking dish.

9
Add water and oil

Pour the water into the bottom of the baking dish. Drizzle the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil over the stuffed tomatoes.

10
Bake tomatoes

Cover the baking dish with foil and bake the stuffed tomatoes for 45-50 minutes or until the tomatoes are tender and the filling is heated through.

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Serve

Remove the Balkan Stuffed Tomatoes from the oven and serve hot as a main course or side dish.

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