5 from 27 votes
Stuffed Tomatoes
Stuffed Tomatoes filled with seasoned ground beef, onion, tomato sauce, and cooked rice combine savory taco flavors in a fresh tomato cup. The filling simmers until thickened, then is spooned into cored tomatoes and served with optional toppings like cheese, sour cream, and scallions for added texture and creaminess.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings:
8
servings
Calories:
194 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Mexican
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef (see note 1)
- 1/2 medium onion finely chopped
- 8 large tomato see note 2
- 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
- 1/2 cup rice see note 3, cooked
- 1 packet taco seasoning homemade or store-bought (see note 4)
- salt freshly ground
- black pepper freshly ground
- cheddar cheese for serving (see note 5, shredded
- sour cream for serving
- scallions for serving, thinly sliced
Instructions
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, add ground beef and onion. Cook, until browned, breaking up beef with a wooden spoon, about 5 minutes. Drain well.
- Meanwhile, core each tomato to remove the stem. Slice off 1/4-inch of the top of each tomato. Using a sharp paring knife or a small serrated knife, cut around the inside of the tomato to loosen the seeds and inner tomato pieces.
- While holding the tomato over a bowl, use a small spoon to scoop out the seeds and inner tomato flesh. Dice any large inner tomato pieces and reserve, along with the seeds and juice.
- Add tomato sauce, cooked rice, taco seasoning, and any reserved tomato pieces and juice to the skillet. Stir to combine and continue to cook until juices begin to thicken, about 10 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
- Remove skillet from heat and cool filling slightly. Working with one tomato at a time, spoon beef filling into a tomato and mound carefully on top. Repeat with remaining tomatoes.
- Serve with shredded cheese, sour cream, scallions, and all your favorite toppings.
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Notes
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.
- Ground turkey or chicken can be used instead of beef without sacrificing flavor.
- Use fresh, ripe tomatoes suitable for eating raw to ensure good flavor.
- Any cooked rice or grain works, including brown rice, quinoa, or flavored rice.
- Homemade taco seasoning can replace store-bought; a suggested blend includes chili powder, cumin, paprika, coriander, cayenne, salt, and optional cornstarch as thickener.
- Toppings such as scallions, shredded cheese, sour cream, avocado, or tortilla chips add complementary textures and flavors.
- This recipe yields 8 stuffed tomatoes as hearty servings.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1 tomato
Calories
194kcal
(10%)
Carbohydrates
11g
(4%)
Protein
12g
(24%)
Fat
12g
(18%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Cholesterol
40mg
(13%)
Sodium
99mg
(4%)
Potassium
594mg
(13%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Vitamin A
1575IU
(32%)
Vitamin C
26mg
(29%)
Calcium
30mg
(3%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 194
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1 tomato | |
| Calories | 194kcal | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 11g | 4% |
| Protein | 12g | 24% |
| Fat | 12g | 18% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 40mg | 13% |
| Sodium | 99mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 594mg | 13% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 1575IU | 32% |
| Vitamin C | 26mg | 29% |
| Calcium | 30mg | 3% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.