Stuffed Onions Recipe

Name: Stuffed Onions
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup (125 ml) bulgur; 1/2 cup (125 ml) boiling water; 6 large sweet onions; 1 tbsp (15 ml) olive oil; 12 oz (375 g) extra-lean ground beef; 6 cloves garlic, minced; 1 tsp (5 ml) dried oregano leaves, crumbled; 1/2 tsp (2 ml) salt; 1/2 tsp (2 ml) cracked black peppercorns; 1/2 cup (125 ml) dry white wine or chicken stock; 1 can (14 oz/398 ml) diced tomatoes, including juice (see Tips ); 1/2 cup (125 ml) grated Parmesan cheese; 1/2 cup (125 ml) finely chopped dill or parsley

Servings: persons

1/2 cup (125 ml) bulgur
1/2 cup (125 ml) boiling water
6 large sweet onions
1 tbsp (15 ml) olive oil
12 oz (375 g) extra-lean ground beef
6 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp (5 ml) dried oregano leaves, crumbled
1/2 tsp (2 ml) salt
1/2 tsp (2 ml) cracked black peppercorns
1/2 cup (125 ml) dry white wine or chicken stock
1 can (14 oz/398 ml) diced tomatoes, including juice (see Tips )
1/2 cup (125 ml) grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 cup (125 ml) finely chopped dill or parsley

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Large (minimum 6 quart) oval slow cooker
2
In a bowl, combine bulgur and boiling water.
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Set aside for 20 minutes.
4
Cut off tops and bottoms of onions and peel.
5
Hollow out the centers (see Notes) and discard.
6
Drop prepared onions into a large pot of boiling water and blanch for 5 minutes.
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Drain and rinse in cold water.
8
Place in slow cooker stoneware with the hollows pointing up.
9
In a skillet, heat oil over medium heat for 30 seconds.
10
Add ground beef, garlic, oregano, salt and peppercorns and cook, stirring and breaking up with a spoon, until meat is no longer pink, about 5 minutes.
11
Add white wine and tomatoes with juice and bring to a boil.
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Stir in bulgur.
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Fill centers of onions with beef mixture, using a blunt object such as a kitchen knife to pack the filling in as tightly as possible.
14
Pour remaining filling over onions.
15
Cover and cook on Low for 8 hours or on High for 4 hours, until onions are tender and mixture is hot and bubbly.
16
To serve, place an onion on each plate.
17
Sprinkle with Parmesan and garnish with dill.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup (125 ml) bulgur, 1/2 cup (125 ml) boiling water, 6 large sweet onions, 1 tbsp (15 ml) olive oil, and more.

Yes, Stuffed Onions 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.

Stuffed Onions

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