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Stuffed Onions with Minced Meat and Rice | Ceapă umplută cu carne tocată și orez

Ingredients
  • 3 large onions (peeled and halved)
  • 1 small bunch of shallots (finely chopped) or substitute with normal onions
  • 5 tomatoes (peeled)
  • Dried tomatoes (chopped, to taste)
  • 250 grams of minced meat (beef, pork, or a mix)
  • 1/2 cup rice (uncooked)
  • 1 clove of garlic (minced)
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste
  • Fresh parsley (chopped, to taste)
  • Salt and black pepper (to taste)
    • For the sauce:
  • clove of garlic (minced)
  • Salt and peppercorns (to taste)
  • 1/2 cup tomato broth or tomato juice
  • Water (as needed)
  • Olive oil (2-3 tablespoons)
Instructions
  1. Prepare the Onions
    1. In a pot, bring water to a boil and add a pinch of salt.
    2. Add the halved onions to the boiling water and let them simmer until softened, about 5-7 minutes. Drain them and set aside.
  2. Prepare the Filling
    1. In a large bowl, combine the minced meat, finely chopped shallots (or onions), peeled tomatoes (chopped), dried tomatoes, and a handful of chopped parsley.
    2. Season with salt and black pepper.
    3. Add the rice, minced garlic, and tomato paste, and mix everything well until fully combined.
  3. Stuff the Onions
    1. If the onion halves are too large, break them into two pieces.
    2. Carefully stuff each onion half with the meat and rice mixture, rolling them tightly to form a secure bundle.
  4. Prepare the Sauce
    1. In a separate bowl, combine the minced garlic, salt, peppercorns, tomato broth or juice, water, and olive oil. Mix well.
    2. Pour the sauce over the stuffed onions in a baking dish.
  5. Bake
    1. Preheat the oven to 200°C (400°F).
    2. Place the pan with the stuffed onions into the oven and bake for about 45 minutes, or until the onions are tender and the filling is fully cooked.
  6. Serve
    1. Once done, remove from the oven and serve hot with a side of yogurt for a delicious meal.
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