How to Make Rice and Beef Stuffed Tomatoes - A Step-by-Step Guide

Looking for a delicious and hearty meal that will impress your family and friends? Look no further than this recipe for Rice and Beef Stuffed Tomatoes. These tomatoes are filled with a mouthwatering mixture of seasoned ground beef, tender rice, and flavorful herbs, creating a satisfying and savory dish that is perfect for any occasion.

Not only is this recipe incredibly delicious, but it is also a great way to use up any extra tomatoes you may have on hand. Whether you are looking for...

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Ingredients

  • 7 tomatoes
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 cup instant rice
  • 1 pound lean ground beef
  • 1 yellow onion, chopped
  • 1 clove garlic, diced
  • 1 pinch garlic salt, or to taste
  • ground black pepper to taste
  • 2 (15 ounce) cans tomato sauce
  • 1 (6 fluid ounce) can tomato juice (Optional)

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 45 mins
  • Additional Time: 5 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 10 mins
  • Servings: 7
  • Yield: 7 stuffed tomatoes

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  • Cut tops off of tomatoes; set aside tops. Scoop out pulp into a bowl and place hollowed tomatoes into the prepared baking dish.
  • Bring water to a boil in a saucepan. Remove from heat and stir in instant rice. Cover and let stand until water is absorbed, about 5 minutes.
  • Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir beef in the hot skillet until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes; drain and discard grease. Mix cooked rice, onion, garlic, garlic salt, and black pepper into ground beef; stir in tomato sauce and reserved tomato pulp. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, and simmer until thickened, 10 minutes.
  • Fill each hollowed tomato with ground beef mixture. Cover each filled tomato with a tomato top. Pour tomato juice over filled tomatoes for extra juiciness.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until tomatoes are tender and filling is hot, about 20 minutes.
  • Nutrition

    249 cal.

    • Total Fat: 9g
    • Saturated Fat: 3g
    • Cholesterol: 43mg
    • Sodium: 796mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 28g
    • Dietary Fiber: 4g
    • Total Sugars: 11g
    • Protein: 17g
    • Vitamin C: 35mg
    • Calcium: 51mg
    • Iron: 4mg
    • Potassium: 1015mg