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Mouthwatering Stuffed Onions

Mouthwatering Stuffed Onions that Embrace Comforting Flavors

Delicious mouthwatering stuffed onions filled with savory ingredients, perfect for a comforting meal.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 40 minutes
Servings: 4 onions
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 420

Ingredients
  

For the Filling
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil or vegetable oil for a lighter option
  • 1 pound Lean Ground Beef or ground turkey
  • 1 pound Ground Italian Sausage spicy or vegetarian
  • 1 cup Jasmine Rice or basmati or short-grain rice
  • 1 cup Finely Chopped Tomatoes canned or fresh
  • 1 medium Shallot or regular onions
  • 2 cloves Garlic
For Seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon Black Pepper adjust to taste
  • 1 teaspoon Fennel Seeds
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Basil or fresh basil
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Oregano adjust to taste
  • 1 teaspoon Onion Powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes adjust to taste
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh Thyme
For the Onions
  • 4 large Yellow Onions for easier handling
For the Sauce
  • 2 cups Strained Tomatoes or smooth tomato purée
  • 1 cup Extra Chicken Broth
  • optional Balsamic Glaze for added flavor

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Skillet
  • Baking Dish
  • Aluminum foil

Method
 

Directions
  1. Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C). Boil water in a large pot for blanching the onions.
  2. Peel the outer skins of the yellow onions, trim the tops and bottoms, then slice them in half lengthwise.
  3. Blanch the onion halves in boiling water for 10-15 minutes until layers separate easily. Cool for 15-20 minutes.
  4. In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté minced garlic and shallots for 2-3 minutes. Add ground beef and sausage, cooking until browned.
  5. Stir in spices, jasmine rice, chopped tomatoes, and chicken broth. Cook for 6-7 minutes until the rice absorbs flavors.
  6. Remove from heat and fold in chopped parsley. Mix strained tomatoes, remaining chicken broth, and salt for the sauce.
  7. Stuff each blanched onion half with the savory meat mixture, packing it gently. Place into a greased baking dish.
  8. Pour the sauce over the stuffed onions, cover with foil, and bake for 30-35 minutes.
  9. Remove foil and bake uncovered for an additional 20-30 minutes until golden and bubbly.
  10. Optionally broil for 2 minutes for extra browning, watching closely to prevent burning.
  11. Let cool for 10 minutes before serving. Drizzle with balsamic glaze and garnish with parsley.

Nutrition

Serving: 1onionCalories: 420kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 28gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 900IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Choose larger onions for easy stuffing and blanch carefully to avoid mushiness. Prepare a day in advance for better flavor.

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