Tomatoes Stuffed with Spiced Lamb and Rice Recipe

Name: Tomatoes Stuffed with Spiced Lamb and Rice
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 8 large firm tomatoes (each 3 to 3 1/2 inches in diameter); 2 tablespoons (1/4 stick) butter; 1 large onion, chopped; 1 pound ground lamb; 1/2 cup dry red wine; 1/4 cup chopped fresh mint; 4 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley; 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 3/4 cup cooked long-grain white rice (about 1/4 cup uncooked); 1/4 cup plain dry breadcrumbs; 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese

Servings: persons

8 large firm tomatoes (each 3 to 3 1/2 inches in diameter)
2 tablespoons (1/4 stick) butter
1 large onion, chopped
1 pound ground lamb
1/2 cup dry red wine
1/4 cup chopped fresh mint
4 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
3/4 cup cooked long-grain white rice (about 1/4 cup uncooked)
1/4 cup plain dry breadcrumbs
1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese

1
Preheat oven to 350F.
2
Cut off top third of tomatoes; chop tops and reserve.
3
Scoop out seeds, juice, and pulp from tomatoes and discard.
4
Melt butter in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat.
5
Add onion and saute until tender and golden, about 8 minutes.
6
Add lamb and saute until browned, about 7 minutes.
7
Add chopped tomato tops, wine, mint, 2 tablespoons parsley, and cinnamon.
8
Bring to boil.
9
Reduce heat and simmer until mixture thickens, stirring frequently, about 12 minutes.
10
Stir in cooked rice.
11
Place tomatoes in 13x9x2-inch glass baking dish.
12
Spoon lamb mixture into tomatoes.
13
Sprinkle each tomato with 1/2 tablespoon breadcrumbs, then 1 tablespoon cheese.
14
Bake until heated through and cheese begins to turn golden, about 25 minutes.
15
Sprinkle with remaining 2 tablespoons parsley.

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

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 8 large firm tomatoes (each 3 to 3 1/2 inches in diameter), 2 tablespoons (1/4 stick) butter, 1 large onion, chopped, 1 pound ground lamb, and more.

Yes, Tomatoes Stuffed with Spiced Lamb and Rice 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.

Tomatoes Stuffed with Spiced Lamb and Rice

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