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Greek Stuffed Onions: Salantourmasi

Greek Stuffed Onions: Salantourmasi
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Discover the delightful flavors of Greek Stuffed Onions: Salantourmasi, a comforting dish that showcases tender onions filled with a savory mixture of ground beef, aromatic herbs, and rice, all simmered in a rich tomato sauce. This recipe is perfect for family dinners or special gatherings, with its impressive presentation and heartwarming taste. Easy to prepare, you can customize the filling to suit your preferences or available ingredients. Serve these delicious stuffed onions with crusty bread, yogurt, or fresh salad for a complete meal that everyone will love.

Ingredients

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  • 6–8 firm onions
  • 2 pounds ground beef
  • 1 cup Arborio rice
  • 2 cups pureed tomatoes
  • 2–3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 onion, finely chopped
  • 5–6 garlic cloves, grated
  • 1 and 1/2 teaspoons salt or to taste
  • freshly cracked black pepper
  • 1/3 cup finely chopped fresh parsley
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried mint
  • 1 teaspoon dried dill
  • 2 cups onion broth
  • 3–4 tablespoons Balsamic vinegar (substitute with additional vinegar if needed)
  • parsley for garnish

Instructions

  1. Prepare the onions by cutting off the tops and bottoms, peeling them, and boiling in salted water for 10-15 minutes until softened. Reserve onion broth.
  2. In a skillet, heat olive oil and sauté finely chopped onion until softened. Add grated garlic and ground beef; season with salt and pepper until cooked through.
  3. Stir in tomato puree and rice with reserved broth; cook until most liquid is absorbed. Mix in fresh herbs.
  4. Stuff each onion layer with the filling and arrange them seam-side down in a baking pan.
  5. Prepare the sauce by mixing pureed tomatoes with balsamic vinegar, salt, and pepper; pour over stuffed onions.
  6. Cover and bake at 400°F (200°C) for 45 minutes; uncover for an additional 35-45 minutes until tender.
  7. Let cool slightly before serving; garnish with parsley.

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