Stuffed Artichoke Bottoms with Meat and Pine Nuts

1. 1

   Fry the onion in 2 tablespoons oil until golden.

2. 2

   Add the meat, salt, pepper, and allspice and stir, turning the meat over and crushing it with a fork until it changes color.

3. 3

   In a small pan, fry the pine nuts in the remaining oil, stirring, until lightly colored, and add them to the meat.

4. 4

   Place the artichoke bottoms side by side in a shallow baking dish and fill them with the meat mixture.

5. 5

   Mix the flour with lemon juice and blend well, then gradually stir in about 3/4 cup water, and pour into the dish.

6. 6

   Cover with foil and bake in an oven preheated to 350F for 25 minutes, or until the artichokes are tender.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.