Description
Savor the classic Mediterranean comfort of onions filled with beef, halal lamb, and fragrant jasmine rice. Roasted to tender perfection in a rich tomato sauce, these elegant stuffed onions offer a perfect balance of sweetness and savory depth. A versatile dish ideal for family gatherings or special occasions.
Ingredients
6 large yellow onions
1/2 lb ground lean beef (halal)
1/2 lb halal ground lamb
1/2 cup jasmine rice, rinsed
2 cups chicken broth
398 mL crushed tomatoes, finely chopped
2 tbsp passata (tomato puree)
1 clove garlic, minced
1 tsp dried thyme
1/2 tsp black pepper
1/2 tsp sea salt
1 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp lemon juice
1 tsp sugar (adjust to taste)
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C).
Parboil onions: In a large pot, bring salted water to a boil. Add onions and simmer for 8-10 minutes until tender and layers separate without collapsing. Drain and let cool.
Peel onion layers carefully, retaining halves to form containers.
Heat olive oil in a skillet. Brown halal beef and lamb mix with garlic, thyme, salt, and pepper. Drain excess fat.
In a bowl, combine cooked meat with raw rice, 1 cup chicken broth, lemon juice, and sugar. Mix well.
Stuff each onion half with 1/6 of the meat-rice mixture, compressing into a conical shape.
In a baking dish, pour crushed tomatoes and passata into a base sauce. Place onions in the dish, ensuring they rest in the sauce.
Cover tightly with aluminum foil. Bake for 40 minutes to steam onions and cook rice.
Remove foil and bake an additional 20 minutes for caramelization. Let rest 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
Use firm, evenly sized onions for easy peeling.
For a vegan option: substitute beef/lamb with cooked lentils and plant-based broth.
Garnish with fresh parsley before serving for added brightness.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 40
- Cook Time: 60
- Category: Recettes Healthy Rapides | Cuisine Saine & Facile
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 onion half
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 0.2g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 65mg