Beefy Tomatoes

Submitted by SmilinJenE

"What an intriguing and tasty side dish. Anything "stuffed" seems to impress guests."

 

• Ready In: 1hr
• Ingredients: 9
• Serves: 6

ingredients

• 6 medium tomatoes
• 1 lb lean ground beef
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 2 teaspoons dried basil
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄4 teaspoon pepper
• 1⁄2 cup cooked rice
• 1⁄2 cup shredded low-fat cheddar cheese
• 1 egg, lightly beaten

directions

1. Cut a thin clice off the top of each tomato and discard; remove core.
2. Carefully scoop out pulp, leaving a 1/2 inch shell.
3. Reserve 1 c. pulp (discard remaining pulp or save for another use).
4. In a nonstick skillet, cook beef and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain.
5. Stir in the basil, salt, pepper, and reserved tomato pulp; bring to a boil.
6. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered for 10-12 minutes or unti the liquid has evaporated.
7. Stir in the rice, cheese, and egg; heat through.
8. Spoon into tomato shells.
9. Place in a shallow 2 qt. baking dish coated with nonstick cooking spray.
10. Bake, uncovered, at 350 degrees for 20-25 minutes or until heated through.

Reviews

[JAMmc]

I used half ground beef and half Italian sausage after my daughter e-mailed the recipe saying it was great. Even my husband loved it. It may have been the home grown tomatoes, but this was just an inexpensive, spectacular dish. I served it as a main dish with a salad and bread and will try it for a casual get-together next weekend. Really a good dish.