Beefy Tomatoes Recipe
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Beefy Tomatoes

By: Liz Gallagher 
"Since my husband loves to garden, I often fix this entree at the end of summer using tomatoes right out of our backyard. It's also a nice treat in the middle of winter."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.7 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (18)

Prep Time:
20 Min
Cook Time:
20 Min
Ready In:
40 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 6 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 6 medium tomatoes
  • 1 pound lean ground beef
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 2 teaspoons dried basil
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/2 cup cooked rice
  • 1/2 cup shredded reduced-fat Cheddar cheese
  • 1 egg, lightly beaten

Directions

  1. Cut a thin slice off the top of each tomato and discard; remove core. Carefully scoop out pulp, leaving a 1/2-in. shell. Reserve 1 cup pulp (discard remaining pulp or save for another use). Invert tomatoes onto paper towels to drain.
  2. In a nonstick skillet, cook beef and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Stir in the basil, salt, pepper and reserved tomato pulp; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 10-12 minutes or until the liquid has evaporated.
  3. Stir in the rice, cheese and egg; heat through. Spoon into tomato shells. Place in a shallow 2-qt. baking dish coated with nonstick cooking spray. Bake, uncovered, at 350 degrees F for 20-25 minutes or until heated through.

Footnotes

  • Nutritional Analysis: One serving (1 stuffed tomato)) equals 215 calories, 10 g fat (4 g saturated fat), 68 mg cholesterol, 525 mg sodium, 12 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 21 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 lean meat, 1-1/2 fat, 1/2 starch.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 21, 2011 by TTV78   view full review
These tomatoes come out so delicious! I always leave out the egg, add a clove of minced...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 4, 2011 by Elizabeth   view full review
This recipe was a great way to use up several of my numerous garden tomatoes. I used 8...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 18, 2007 by LNJ821   view full review
I would give this 10 stars if I could. It was a little time consuming, but so worth it. Thank...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on May 3, 2007 by Marci   view full review
Well liked by the family. I may add fresh garlic next time. Yummy and healthy! I also used...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 3, 2011 by Mollie Mary Frances Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
yum yum yum. This is a new summer-time staple.
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 19, 2011 by alligirl301   view full review
So healthy, delicious and filling!! Only thing I did differently was that I used ground turkey...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 5, 2010 by rain_dye   view full review
subbed canned mushroom for rice, and feta for the cheese. made it for the in-laws and my...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 20, 2011 by ElenaLouise   view full review
fast, easy, and tasty! thanks for the idea!!
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 10, 2011 by Paula   view full review
Great recipe. I followed the recipe but added some garlic and my husband thought it would be...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 30, 2011 by MommaB2Three   view full review
Yummie! will def be making this again and again, probably sub in sweet peppers once the...

 

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