Description
Greek Stuffed Onions are a delicious twist on traditional stuffed dishes, featuring tender onions filled with a savory mixture of beef, rice, and fresh herbs, all baked in a rich tomato sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium Yellow Onions oval-shaped for easier stuffing
- 1 lb Ground Beef or substitute with lentils or mushrooms
- 1/4 cup Fresh Parsley chopped
- 1 cup Short Grain or Arborio Rice soaked beforehand
- 2 cloves Garlic Cloves minced
- 1 cup Grated Tomato for added moisture
- 2 tbsp Tomato Paste in filling and sauce
- 2 tbsp Lemon Juice freshly squeezed
- 1/4 cup Fresh Chopped Mint for added freshness
- 1 tsp Salt to taste
- 1 tsp Black Pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp Chicken Stock Paste or vegetable stock for vegetarian option
- 1 tsp Dried Oregano for Mediterranean flavor
- 1 can Canned Roma or Whole Tomatoes as base for sauce
- 1 cup Water to achieve desired consistency
Instructions
- Prepare Onions: Trim the tops and bottoms of the onions. Boil in salted water for 10-15 minutes, then let cool.
- Prepare Tomato Sauce: Blend canned tomatoes, water, tomato paste, lemon juice, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Make Filling: Sauté diced onions and garlic in olive oil until fragrant. Add ground beef and cook until browned. Mix in grated tomato, tomato paste, soaked rice, lemon juice, parsley, mint, and spices, simmer for 8-10 minutes.
- Stuff the Onions: Carefully separate onion layers and fill each with 2 tablespoons of the rice mixture. Roll tightly.
- Bake: Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). In a baking dish, layer some sauce, add stuffed onions, pour remaining sauce, cover with foil, and bake for 30 minutes. Uncover and bake for another 25-30 minutes until golden and tender.
- Serve: Garnish with parsley and enjoy hot, optionally with crusty bread for dipping.
Notes
- For a vegetarian option, substitute ground beef with lentils or mushrooms.
- Adjust the cooking time based on the size of the onions used.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated and reheated for a quick meal.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed onion
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg