Best 2 Rice And Beef Stuffed Tomatoes Recipes

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Indulge in a culinary journey with our tantalizing Rice and Beef Stuffed Tomatoes, a hearty and delectable dish that combines the vibrant flavors of seasoned ground beef, fluffy rice, and juicy tomatoes. This main course sensation is elevated with a zesty sauce that complements the savory stuffing perfectly.

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Here are our top 2 tried and tested recipes!

RICE AND BEEF STUFFED TOMATOES



Rice and Beef Stuffed Tomatoes image

Ground beef, rice, garlic, and lots of other stuff is spooned into tomatoes and baked in 20 minutes.

Provided by Casey Floyd

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Stuffed Main Dish Recipes

Time 55m

Yield 7

Number Of Ingredients 10

7 tomatoes
1 cup water
1 cup instant rice
1 pound lean ground beef
1 yellow onion, chopped
1 clove garlic, diced
1 pinch garlic salt, or to taste
ground black pepper to taste
2 (15 ounce) cans tomato sauce
1 (6 fluid ounce) can tomato juice

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  • Cut tops from tomatoes and scoop out the pulp; transfer pulp to a bowl and chop. Reserve tops of tomatoes.
  • Bring water to a boil in a saucepan, pour in the rice, and cover pan; let stand until rice absorbs water, about 5 minutes.
  • Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir beef in the hot skillet until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes; drain and discard grease. Mix cooked rice, onion, garlic, garlic salt, and black pepper into ground beef; add reserved tomato pulp and tomato sauce. Bring the mixture to a boil, reduce heat to low, and simmer until thickened, 10 minutes.
  • Set hollowed-out tomatoes into the prepared baking dish and fill each tomato with ground beef mixture. If desired, place tomato tops back on filled tomatoes. Pour tomato juice over filled tomatoes for extra juiciness.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until tomatoes are tender and filling is hot, about 20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 249.3 calories, Carbohydrate 27.8 g, Cholesterol 42.5 mg, Fat 8.6 g, Fiber 4.4 g, Protein 16.9 g, SaturatedFat 3.2 g, Sodium 795.9 mg, Sugar 11 g

TURKISH HERBED BEEF AND RICE STUFFED ZUCCHINI, TOMATOES, PEPPERS



TURKISH HERBED BEEF AND RICE STUFFED ZUCCHINI, TOMATOES, PEPPERS image

Categories     Beef     Vegetable     Stuffing/Dressing

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 19

FOR TOMATOES AND FILLING
8 medium (5- to 6-oz) tomatoes, left whole, plus 1 large (1/2-lb) tomato, chopped
3 medium onions, chopped
3 tablespoons olive oil
3/4 cup white rice (preferably medium- or short-grain)
1 1/2 cups water
1 1/2 lb ground beef (preferably 80 to 85 percent lean)
3 tablespoons chopped dill
3 tablespoons chopped parsley
2 tablespoons chopped mint
FOR ZUCCHINI AND PEPPERS
6 (1/2-lb) zucchini
6 (5- to 7-oz) green bell peppers
FOR BAKING STUFFED VEGETABLES
3 tablespoons tomato paste
2 cups water
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon sugar
1 tablespoon lemon juice

Steps:

  • Slice tops of 6 tomatoes, reserve. Scoop out pulp, drain in sieve, chop. (Save 2 tomatoes.) Cook onions in oil, stirring occasionally, 8-10 mins. until soft, not brown. Add chopped tomato, 3/4 C chopped tomato pulp and cook, stirring occasionally, until liquid evaporates and tomato begins to break down, 5 min. Add rice and cook, stirring, 2 min. Add water, boil, then simmer, covered, over low heat until rice tender and water absorbed, 20 min. Transfer rice mixture to bowl, chill until cool, about 20 min. Add beef, herbs, 1 3/4 tsp salt, and 1 tsp pepper to cooled rice, kneading until smooth. Trim and cut zucchini crosswise in half to fit upright in a deep 7-qt heavy pot with lid. Hollow out each zucchini halfl leave 1/2 inch at bottom. Cut tops off peppers, reserve and hollow. Preheat oven to 400°F with rack in middle. Fill veggies. Arrange tomatoes in cake pan lined with foil. Stir tomato paste into water; add 1/2 cup to pan, reserve rest. Put tops on tomatoes and cover tightly with foil. Bake 45 min. Cut 2 tomatoes into thin slices and layer in 7-qt pot; drizzle with oil. Stand zucchini and peppers in pot, leaning against each another and wedge pepper lids to keep them upright. Sprinkle chopped tomato pulp over and pour tomato water around veggies. Bring to boil then simmer, covered, 20-25 min./140°F. Transfer stuffed vegetables to a serving dish and add sugar and lemon juice to cooking liquid in pot. Boil until reduced to about 1 cup, about 10 minutes. Season with salt. Spoon a little cooking liquid over each stuffed vegetable.

Tips:

  • Choose ripe, firm tomatoes for this recipe. Roma or plum tomatoes work well.
  • Use a sharp knife to carefully hollow out the tomatoes. Be sure to remove all of the seeds and pulp.
  • Cook the rice and beef filling until it is cooked through. This will help to prevent the tomatoes from becoming soggy.
  • Stuff the tomatoes with the rice and beef filling. Be sure to pack it in tightly so that the tomatoes don't collapse.
  • Bake the tomatoes at a high temperature until they are tender. This will help to caramelize the tomatoes and give them a delicious flavor.
  • Serve the tomatoes immediately with your favorite sides. Some good options include mashed potatoes, roasted vegetables, or a simple salad.

Conclusion:

Rice and beef stuffed tomatoes are a delicious and easy to make meal that is perfect for any occasion. They are also a great way to use up leftover rice and beef. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create a dish that is sure to impress your family and friends. So next time you're looking for a new and exciting recipe, give rice and beef stuffed tomatoes a try. You won't be disappointed!

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