Keto Lamb Stuffed Beef Tomatoes
Keto Lamb Stuffed Beef Tomatoes
These juicy baked tomatoes are stuffed with tender lamb, aromatic spices and topped with tangy feta cheese. Great meal to make if you are in the a keto diet.Two tomatoes make a filling dinner option or simply enjoy one for lunch served with a green salad.
Ingredients
- 400 g minced lamb (ground lamb)
- 4 medium beef tomatoes (beefsteak tomatoes)
- 2 tbsp feta cheese crumbled
- 2 tbsp fresh coriander (cilantro) chopped
- 1 ½ tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 clove garlic minced
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp dried cumin
- 1 tsp dried coriander
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 tbsp tomato purée
- 1 tbsp pine nuts
- ½ medium red onion finely diced
- 120 ml chicken stock
Instructions
- Carefully slice the top off each tomato to create a lid. Set to one side.
- Gently loosen the flesh inside the tomato with a sharp knife then scoop out the seeds and pulp. Finely chop the tomato flesh and set aside with the tomato juices.
- Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F), 160°C (325°F) for fan assisted.
- Heat the olive oil in a frying pan over a low/medium heat.
- Add the onion and sweat until tender. Add the garlic, cooking gently until fragrant.
- Add the lamb, stir well and cook until browned all over.
- Add the dried herbs, spices, tomato purée and reserved tomato flesh and juices. Stir well to combine.
- Add the stock and simmer until reduced right down.
- Divide the lamb mixture between the hollowed tomatoes, pressing in firmly.
- Scatter the feta over the lamb and replace the tomato lids.
- Arrange the tomatoes on a shallow oven tray and drizzle with the remaining oil. Transfer to the oven to bake for 20 minutes or until cooked through and the tomatoes are tender.
- Scatter with fresh coriander and pine nuts to serve.
Nutrition
Calories: 395kcalCarbohydrates: 11gProtein: 26gFat: 28gFiber: 3g
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