To prepare a delicious stuffed tomato recipe, start by washing the fresh tomatoes well, choosing the most beautiful and meaty ones. Carefully remove the top cap of each tomato using a sharp knife. Then, with the help of a teaspoon or a small knife, scoop out the flesh from the inside, being careful not to damage the skin. This flesh will be saved for later use in the filling.
In a large skillet, heat a few tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat. Add the finely chopped onion and sauté it until it becomes golden and translucent. The aroma of the sautéed onion will give a wonderful taste to the dish. Once the onion is ready, add the minced meat, mixing well to combine with the onion. Add a few tablespoons of water to help the meat steam and let it simmer covered for about 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally.
After the meat is well cooked, add the separately boiled rice, mixing everything with a spatula. Continue by adding two beaten eggs, finely chopped greens (you can use parsley, dill, or any other herbs you prefer), salt, and pepper to taste. Mix all the ingredients well until they become a homogeneous mixture.
Now it’s time to fill the tomatoes with this delicious mixture. Use a spoon to fill each tomato, being careful not to overfill them to avoid the filling spilling out during baking. Once you have filled all the tomatoes, place them in a greased baking dish so they don’t stick.
Preheat the oven to 180 degrees Celsius and bake the tomatoes for about 25 minutes or until they become nicely browned. Towards the end of baking, I recommend drizzling the tomatoes with a small cup of white wine to enhance the flavors and add a subtle note of acidity.
Once the tomatoes are ready, take them out of the oven and let them cool slightly. They can be served warm, topped with a spoonful of sour cream, which will add a pleasant creaminess. This dish is perfect for a family meal or a festive lunch, having both an attractive appearance and a savory taste. Enjoy your meal!
In a large skillet, heat a few tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat. Add the finely chopped onion and sauté it until it becomes golden and translucent. The aroma of the sautéed onion will give a wonderful taste to the dish. Once the onion is ready, add the minced meat, mixing well to combine with the onion. Add a few tablespoons of water to help the meat steam and let it simmer covered for about 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally.
After the meat is well cooked, add the separately boiled rice, mixing everything with a spatula. Continue by adding two beaten eggs, finely chopped greens (you can use parsley, dill, or any other herbs you prefer), salt, and pepper to taste. Mix all the ingredients well until they become a homogeneous mixture.
Now it’s time to fill the tomatoes with this delicious mixture. Use a spoon to fill each tomato, being careful not to overfill them to avoid the filling spilling out during baking. Once you have filled all the tomatoes, place them in a greased baking dish so they don’t stick.
Preheat the oven to 180 degrees Celsius and bake the tomatoes for about 25 minutes or until they become nicely browned. Towards the end of baking, I recommend drizzling the tomatoes with a small cup of white wine to enhance the flavors and add a subtle note of acidity.
Once the tomatoes are ready, take them out of the oven and let them cool slightly. They can be served warm, topped with a spoonful of sour cream, which will add a pleasant creaminess. This dish is perfect for a family meal or a festive lunch, having both an attractive appearance and a savory taste. Enjoy your meal!
Ingredients
-1.5 kg tomatoes -500 g minced mixed meat -50 g rice -2 eggs -2 onions -1 bunch parsley -salt, pepper -oil