on May 16, 2024
Why You’ll Love Stuffed Tomatoes
If you like tomatoes and meaty, rice casseroles, let me introduce you to your next love affair. These are stuffed with ground pork, jasmine rice, sautéed onions, carrots, and garlic, and mild spices. Stuffed tomatoes are endlessly versatile and perfect for a summery lunch or light dinner. They make a stunning presentation with very little work: do reserve the sliced tomato tops; they make the cutest “hats” when baked and served on top of the filling.
How to Prepare Stuffed Tomatoes
🔥 Preheat the oven to 425F (220C). 🍅 Wash the tomatoes, cut off the tops, and scoop out the flesh, saving the tops. Optionally, you can use the flesh in another recipe (such as sauces or my Greek Dakos). 🧅 In a large pan, heat oil over medium heat and sauté onions, grated carrot, and garlic. 🌿 Add salt, paprika, dry oregano, and washed rice to the pan. 🥩 Remove the pan from heat and add raw minced meat, mixing well. 🍚 Stuff each tomato with the meat and rice mixture, placing them in a baking dish and then adding the tops. 💦 Pour water into the dish with the tomatoes before baking. ♨️ Bake uncovered for 45-60 minutes until the rice is fully cooked. 🍅 Feel free to check if the rice is cooked by removing one tomato top after 45 minutes. ❄️ Once cooked, remove from the oven, let cool slightly, and enjoy!
Variations and Substitutions for Stuffed Tomatoes
Feel free to get creative and adapt the recipe based on your preferences and dietary needs! Remember if you are changing or adding ingredients you may have to experiment and adjust the quantities.
Best Served With
Some crusty bread like my No Knead Peasant Bread A fresh salad with greens like lettuce, spinach, or arugula A simple yogurt-based sauce, such as an Easy Tzatziki Recipe
Common Questions
