Provencial Stuffed Tomatoes


8 lg. Tomatoes, firm
2 Tbs. olive oil
1/2 c. onions, chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
1/2 lb. ground beef
1/2 ts. salt
1/4 ts. pepper
1/4 c. soft bread crumbs
1 Tbs. parsley, minced
2 Tbs. butter

Cut tomatoes in half crosswise. Scoop out the pulp and reserve. Heat the oil in a skillet; saute the onions and garlic for 5 min. Add the meat; cook 5 min., stirring frequently. Add the tomato pulp, salt, and pepper; cook over low heat 5 min. Stir in the bread crumbs and parsley. Stuff the tomatoes; arrange in a greased baking dish and dot with the butter. Bake at 350 for 30 min. Serve hot or cold.
Serves 4 to 8.


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