Beef and rice stuffed tomatoes

TOMATOES STUFFED WITH BEEF AND RICE

Portions : 4 - Preparation : 10 minutes - Cooking time : 30 to 40 minutes

Ingredients

• 300 g (10 oz) beef, ground
• 1 onion, chopped
• 60 ml (4 tablespoons) fat of your choice (butter, oil or Mycryo cocoa butter)
• 15 ml (1 tbsp.) sweet paprika
• 2 garlic cloves, chopped
• 1 red bell pepper, brunoise
• 250 ml (1 cup) rice, cooked
• 8 vine tomatoes
• 125 ml (1/2 cup) breadcrumbs
• salt and freshly ground pepper to taste

Preparation

1. Preheat oven, rack in center, to 200°C (400°F).
2. In a hot skillet, brown the beef and onion in the fat of your choice until browned. Add paprika, garlic, salt and pepper. Check seasoning, remove and set aside.
3. In the same pan, brown the bell pepper for 2-3 minutes and season.
4. In a bowl, combine meat, peppers and rice.
5. Cut the top off each tomato. Using a small spoon, scoop out the tomatoes.
6. Top tomatoes with prepared mixture. Top with breadcrumbs.
7. On an ovenproof tray lined with parchment paper or a silicone mat, arrange the stuffed tomatoes and bake for 20 to 30 minutes, depending on the size of the tomatoes.