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Savory Greek Beef-Stuffed Onions Delight

Savory Greek Beef-Stuffed Onions Delight

Savory Greek Beef-Stuffed Onions Delight brings Mediterranean flavors to your table with tender onions filled with seasoned beef and herbs.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Resting Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 6 onions
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Onions
  • 6 large yellow onions Can substitute with sweet or red onions.
For the Filling
  • 1 lb ground beef or lamb Can substitute with ground turkey or chicken.
  • 1 cup rice Consider using quinoa as a gluten-free alternative.
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley Dried herbs can be substituted if fresh is unavailable.
  • 1/4 cup fresh mint
  • 1 tsp cinnamon Essential for Greek flavor.
  • 1 tsp oregano
For Serving
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice Drizzle before serving.
  • 1 cup tzatziki sauce For dipping.

Equipment

  • oven
  • large skillet
  • Baking dish
  • knife

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Slice the tops off the large yellow onions and hollow them out, leaving half an inch of onion flesh.
  2. In a large skillet, heat olive oil and brown the ground beef or lamb for 6-8 minutes. Stir in cooked rice and mix with parsley, mint, cinnamon, and oregano.
  3. Pack the filling into each hollowed onion tightly, avoiding air pockets. Arrange in a baking dish.
  4. Cover with foil and bake for about 50 minutes until the onions are tender and edges are caramelized.
  5. Remove from oven, let rest, then drizzle with lemon juice and serve with tzatziki sauce.

Nutrition

Serving: 1onionCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 22gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 12mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Experiment with different fillings to cater to your taste. Pack the stuffing tightly for the best flavor and texture.

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