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Stuffed Onions

Savory Stuffed Onions: A Cozy Mediterranean Delight

This Stuffed Onions recipe combines ground beef, aromatic spices, and sweet onions for a cozy Mediterranean meal.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 40 minutes
Servings: 4 stuffed onions
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Filling Ingredients
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil Substitute with vegetable oil if desired.
  • 4 large Yellow Onions For stuffing.
  • 1 pound Lean Ground Beef Can be substituted with ground turkey.
  • 1 pound Ground Italian Sausage Substitute with another sausage if desired.
  • 1 cup Chicken Broth Use vegetable broth for vegetarian option.
  • 1 cup Jasmine Rice Basmati or long-grain rice can be used.
  • 1 can Finely Chopped Tomatoes Fresh tomatoes can also be used.
  • 1 medium Shallot Finely chopped.
  • 2 cloves Garlic Minced.
  • to taste Spices Salt, Black Pepper, Fennel Seeds, Dried Basil, Dried Oregano, Onion Powder, Red Pepper Flakes.
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh Thyme Can substitute with dried herbs in smaller amounts.
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh Parsley Can substitute with dried herbs in smaller amounts.
Sauce Ingredients
  • 2 cups Strained Tomatoes Can use crushed tomatoes if necessary.
  • 2 tablespoons Balsamic Glaze Optional for serving.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • large pot
  • Frying pan
  • Baking Dish

Method
 

Cooking Steps
  1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
  2. Slice off the tops of the yellow onions and remove inner layers to create cups. Simmer in salted boiling water for 10-15 minutes until tender.
  3. Cool and drain the onions in a colander.
  4. In a frying pan, heat olive oil and sauté shallots and garlic for 2-3 minutes. Add ground beef and Italian sausage, cook until browned.
  5. Add spices and rice, stir in chopped tomatoes and chicken broth. Simmer until the broth is mostly absorbed, about 10-12 minutes.
  6. Fold in fresh parsley and thyme into the meat mixture.
  7. Prepare sauce by mixing strained tomatoes, broth, and a pinch of salt.
  8. In a baking dish, layer sauce and stuff the onions with the meat mixture. Place seam-side down.
  9. Pour remaining sauce over stuffed onions and cover with aluminum foil.
  10. Bake for 30-35 minutes, then remove foil and bake for an additional 20-30 minutes until onions are golden and tender.
  11. Broil for 2 minutes for a caramelized top.
  12. Cool slightly, drizzle with balsamic glaze and olive oil, garnish with parsley before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1stuffed onionCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 18gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 450mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 600IUVitamin C: 8mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Stuffed onions can be prepped a day ahead and refrigerated. Adjust seasonings to taste before stuffing.

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