Turkey-Filled Tomatoes Recipe

Name: Turkey-Filled Tomatoes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Meat & Poultry
Ingredients: 4 firm-ripe tomatoes (each about 3 1/2 in. wide; about 3 lb. total); 1 pound ground lean turkey or beef; 1/2 cup finely chopped shallots; 1 clove garlic, peeled and minced; 1 large egg; 3 tablespoons chopped fresh basil leaves; 2 tablespoons chopped parsley; 1 tablespoon chopped fresh marjoram leaves or 1 teaspoon dried marjoram; 1 teaspoon chopped fresh oregano leaves or 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano; 1/3 cup fine dried breadcrumbs; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; Basil, marjoram, or oregano sprigs

Servings: persons

4 firm-ripe tomatoes (each about 3 1/2 in. wide; about 3 lb. total)
1 pound ground lean turkey or beef
1/2 cup finely chopped shallots
1 clove garlic, peeled and minced
1 large egg
3 tablespoons chopped fresh basil leaves
2 tablespoons chopped parsley
1 tablespoon chopped fresh marjoram leaves or 1 teaspoon dried marjoram
1 teaspoon chopped fresh oregano leaves or 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/3 cup fine dried breadcrumbs
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
Basil, marjoram, or oregano sprigs

1
Rinse tomatoes; cut 1/2 inch horizontally off the top of each and save. With a spoon, scoop soft pulp and seeds from tomatoes, leaving a 1/4- to 1/3-inch-thick wall; save pulp mixture. Drain tomatoes, cut side down, on towels.
2
Chop enough pulp mixture to make 2/3 cup; reserve remainder for other uses. In a bowl, mix pulp, turkey, shallots, garlic, egg, basil, parsley, marjoram, oregano, bread crumbs, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper.
3
Fill tomatoes equally with the seasoned turkey mixture; set cut side up in a 2- to 3-quart shallow casserole. Set tomato tops, cut side down, between tomatoes.
4
Bake in a 375u00b0 oven until filling is firm when gently pressed in center, 35 to 40 minutes (30 to 35 minutes in a convection oven). Set tomato tops on filling. Add salt and pepper to taste. Garnish with herb sprigs.

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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: 4 firm-ripe tomatoes (each about 3 1/2 in. wide; about 3 lb. total), 1 pound ground lean turkey or beef, 1/2 cup finely chopped shallots, 1 clove garlic, peeled and minced, and more.

Yes, Turkey-Filled Tomatoes 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.

Turkey-Filled Tomatoes

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