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Stuffed Tomatoes
1h 30min
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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Cook rice
In a small saucepan, cook the rice according to package instructions. Set aside to cool.
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.
Chop vegetables
Peel and chop the onions. Peel and mince the garlic cloves. Finely chop the parsley leaves.
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.
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.
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.
Preheat oven
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
Stuff tomatoes
Spoon the filling mixture into the hollowed-out tomatoes, packing it gently. Place the stuffed tomatoes in a baking dish.
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.
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.
Serve
Remove the Balkan Stuffed Tomatoes from the oven and serve hot as a main course or side dish.
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