Healthy Taco Stuffed Tomatoes
In the realm of culinary arts, the Healthy Taco Stuffed Tomatoes stand out as a masterpiece. This dish combines the vibrant goodness of tomatoes with the savory richness of seasoned beef, creating a symphony of tastes and textures that is sure to leave a lasting impression.
Ingredients:
| INGREDIENT | QUANTITY |
|---|---|
| Large tomatoes | 4-6 |
| Ground beef | 1 pound |
| Taco seasoning | 2 tbsp |
| Spinach, chopped | 4 cups |
| Corn (fresh or frozen) | 1/2 cup |
| Sharp cheddar cheese (optional) | 1/4 cup |
| Cilantro, chopped | 1 tbsp |
Instructions:
- Preheat Oven:
- Preheat the oven to 375°F.
- Prepare Tomatoes:
- Slice the top off each tomato and scoop out all the pulp.
- Place the hollowed tomatoes in a baking dish.
- Cook Ground Beef:
- Brown the ground beef in a large saute pan until fully cooked.
- Add the taco seasoning to the cooked beef, mixing well.
- Add Spinach and Corn:
- Stir in the chopped spinach and corn into the beef mixture.
- Cook until the spinach is wilted, and everything is well mixed.
- Stuff Tomatoes:
- Stuff each tomato with the beef and vegetable mixture.
- If there’s any leftover beef, spread it in the bottom of the baking dish.
- Cheese Topping:
- Sprinkle with cheddar cheese on top of the stuffed tomatoes (optional).
- Bake:
- Bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes or until the cheese is melted.
- Garnish and Serve:
- Top with chopped cilantro before serving.
