Ingredients
Method
Preparation
- Cut 1 inch from each end of onions. Stand onions on a flat side and make a cut straight down from top to bottom.
- Bring a saucepan with 6 to 8 cups of salted water to a simmer. Add onions and simmer for 20 to 30 minutes until layers can be separated.
- Remove onions and let cool, saving cooking water.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet, cook half the beef until browned. Add diced onions, black pepper, salt, and cayenne, cooking until onions are translucent.
- Stir in garlic, oregano, and tomato paste, cooking for a few minutes. Add rice and stir, then add vinegar and broth, cooking until rice absorbs liquid.
- Remove from heat and let cool. Combine remaining beef, feta, parsley, mint, and oregano with cooled rice mixture. Refrigerate.
Cooking
- For tomato broth, combine onion cooking water, tomato sauce, and bouillon paste in a saucepan, simmering until needed.
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Prepare onion sections for stuffing, adding filling to each and placing in a baking dish.
- Cover with tomato broth, cover with foil, and bake for 1 hour. Remove foil and continue baking for another hour or until tender.
- Let rest for 10 minutes before serving.
Notes
Portion control: one medium stuffed onion per person with a large side salad or steamed green beans keeps calories in check. These onions can be made ahead and reheat well.
