BEEFY TOMATOES

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Since my husband loves to garden, I often fix this entree at the end of summer using tomatoes right out of our backyard. It's also a nice treat in the middle of winter. -Liz Gallagher, Gilbertsville, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 40m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

6 medium tomatoes
1 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)
1 medium onion, chopped
2 teaspoons dried basil
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/2 cup cooked rice
1/2 cup shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese
1 large egg, lightly beaten

Steps:

  • Cut a thin slice off the top of each tomato and discard; remove core. Carefully scoop out pulp, leaving a 1/2-in. shell. Reserve 1 cup pulp (discard remaining pulp or save for another use). Invert tomatoes onto paper towels to drain. , In a nonstick skillet, cook beef and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Stir in the basil, salt, pepper and reserved tomato pulp; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 10-12 minutes or until the liquid has evaporated. Stir in the rice, cheese and egg; heat through. Spoon into tomato shells. , Place in a shallow 2-qt. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 208 calories, Fat 9g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 85mg cholesterol, Sodium 516mg sodium, Carbohydrate 11g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 20g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

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