Stuffed Lamb Tomatoes

Stuffed Lamb Tomatoes

Ingredients

  • 4 large Tomatoes
  • Pinch Sugar
  • 4 tbs Olive Oil
  • 1 chopped Onion
  • 2 finely chopped Garlic Clove
  • 200g Lamb
  • 1 tbs Cinnamon
  • 2 tbs chopped Tomato Puree
  • 50g Rice
  • 100ml Chicken Stock
  • 4 tbs Dill
  • 2 tbs Chopped Parsley
  • 1 tbs Mint

Instructions

  • Heat oven to 180C/160C fan/gas 4
  • Slice the tops off the tomatoes and reserve
  • Scoop out most of the pulp with a teaspoon, being careful not to break the skin
  • Finely chop the pulp, and keep any juices
  • Sprinkle the insides of the tomatoes with a little sugar to take away the acidity, then place them on a baking tray
  • Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large frying pan, add the onion and garlic, then gently cook for about 10 mins until soft but not coloured
  • Add the lamb, cinnamon and tomato purée, turn up the heat, then fry until the meat is browned
  • Add the tomato pulp and juice, the rice and the stock
  • Season generously
  • Bring to the boil, then simmer for 15 mins or until the rice is tender and the liquid has been absorbed
  • Set aside to cool a little, then stir in the herbs
  • Stuff the tomatoes up to the brim, top tomatoes with their lids, drizzle with 2 tbsp more olive oil, sprinkle 3 tbsp water into the tray, then bake for 35 mins
  • Serve with salad and crusty bread, hot or cold
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