BAKED STUFFED TOMATOES

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Bertille Cooper of St. Inigoes, Maryland says, "My family loves these tasty garden 'containers' filled with rice and ground beef."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h25m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

6 medium fresh tomatoes
1/2 pound ground beef
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
2 cups uncooked instant rice
1/2 cup dry bread crumbs
2 tablespoons butter, melted
2 tablespoons water

Steps:

  • Cut a thin slice off the top of each tomato. Leaving a 1/2-in.-thick shell, scoop out and reserve pulp. Invert tomatoes onto paper towels to drain. , Meanwhile, in a skillet, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Add the tomato pulp, chili powder, sugar, salt, pepper and oregano; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer 45-50 minutes or until slightly thickened, stirring occasionally. , Add rice; mix well. Simmer 5-6 minutes longer or until rice is tender. Stuff tomatoes and place in a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish. Combine bread crumbs and butter; sprinkle over tomatoes. Add water to baking dish. Bake, uncovered, at 375° for 20-25 minutes or until crumbs are lightly browned.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 284 calories, Fat 8g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 29mg cholesterol, Sodium 358mg sodium, Carbohydrate 41g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 12g protein.

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