GROUND BEEF-STUFFED TOMATOES

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See smiles all around when you bring these Ground Beef-Stuffed Tomatoes to the table. In addition to ground beef (or a ground turkey substitute), this Ground Beef-Stuffed Tomatoes recipes incorporates shredded cheese, fresh basil and panko bread crumbs.

Provided by My Food and Family

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Time 34m

Yield 5 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

5 large tomatoes
1/2 lb. extra-lean ground beef
1/4 cup chopped onions
2 tsp. dried Italian seasoning
2 Tbsp. tomato paste
1/3 cup KRAFT Grated Parmesan Cheese
1/2 cup KRAFT Shredded Italian* Five Cheese Blend
2 Tbsp. panko bread crumbs
2 Tbsp. fresh basil leaves, chopped

Steps:

  • Heat oven 350°F.
  • Cut tops off tomatoes, discard tops. Scoop out pulp from centers of tomatoes, leaving 1/4-inch-thick shells. Reserve 1 cup of the removed pulp.
  • Brown meat with onions in medium skillet on medium-high heat; drain. Return meat mixture to skillet. Add reserved tomato pulp, Italian seasoning and tomato paste; mix well. Cook 3 min., stirring frequently. Remove from heat. Stir in Parmesan.
  • Place tomato shells on foil-covered baking sheet; fill with meat mixture.
  • Combine shredded cheese and bread crumbs; sprinkle over tomatoes. Top with basil.
  • Bake 12 to 14 min. or until heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 180, Fat 7 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 40 mg, Sodium 230 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 4 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 16 g

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