Sheikh el Mahshi Banadoura Recipe

Name: Sheikh el Mahshi Banadoura
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 8 medium tomatoes; 1 onion, chopped; 3 tablespoons sunflower oil; 1/2 pound lean ground lamb or beef; Salt and pepper; 1 tablespoon currants or raisins; 2 tablespoons pine nuts or coarsely chopped walnuts; 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon; 1/2 teaspoon allspice; 3 tablespoons finely chopped flat-leaf parsley

Servings: persons

1
Cut a circle around the stalk end of the tomatoes and cut out a cap from each.
2
Remove the pulp and seeds with a pointed teaspoon.
3
Fry the onion in oil till golden.
4
Add the meat, salt, and pepper.
5
Turn the meat over and squash it with a fork until it changes color.
6
Stir in the currants or raisins and the pine nuts or walnuts, and add cinnamon, allspice, and parsley.
7
Fill the tomatoes with this and cover with their tops.
8
Put them close to each other in a baking dish and bake in a preheated 350F oven for about 30 minutes, or until the tomatoes are soft, being careful that they do not fall apart.
9
Dilute 2 tablespoons tomato paste in about 2/3 cup water.
10
Season with salt and pepper, and add 4 tablespoons oil and the chopped tomato pulp.
11
Pour over the stuffed tomatoes before baking.

302

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Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 8 medium tomatoes, 1 onion, chopped, 3 tablespoons sunflower oil, 1/2 pound lean ground lamb or beef, and more.

Yes, Sheikh el Mahshi Banadoura falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Sheikh el Mahshi Banadoura

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