Description
A delicious and hearty dish featuring onions stuffed with a flavorful mixture, perfect for a unique meal.
Ingredients
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- 4 large onions
- 1 cup rice
- 1/2 pound ground beef or lamb
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 cups diced tomatoes
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Peel the onions and carefully hollow them out, leaving a thick shell.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil and sauté the ground meat until browned.
- Add the rice, diced tomatoes, oregano, salt, and pepper to the skillet and cook for about 10 minutes.
- Stir in the chopped parsley and remove from heat.
- Stuff the hollowed onions with the meat and rice mixture.
- Place the stuffed onions in a baking dish and add a little water to the bottom.
- Cover with foil and bake for 1 hour.
- Remove the foil and bake for an additional 15 minutes until the onions are tender.
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Notes
- For a vegetarian version, substitute ground meat with lentils or mushrooms.
- Serve with a side of Greek yogurt for added flavor.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed onion
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: Greek Stuffed Onions, Stuffed Onions, Greek Cuisine