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Stuffed Onions

Cultural Context

Stuffed onions have roots in Middle Eastern cuisine, particularly in Syria, where they are often served during festive occasions and family gatherings. This dish reflects the region's rich agricultural heritage, utilizing locally available ingredients like onions and spices. Variations exist across cultures, with different fillings and cooking methods, showcasing the dish's adaptability and global appeal.

SyrianSYmain
90 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
1 tsp olive oil
6 large yellow onions skins removed
1/2 lb lean ground beef
1/2 lb ground Italian sausage
1/2 cup chicken broth
1/2 cup jasmine rice rinsed, uncooked
1 can finely chopped tomatoes 398mL
1 shallot finely chopped
4 garlic cloves finely chopped
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
1/2 tsp fennel seeds crushed
1/2 tsp dried basil
1/2 tsp dried oregano
1/2 tsp onion powder
1/4 tsp red pepper flakes optional
1 tsp fresh thyme finely chopped
1/3 cup fresh Italian parsley finely chopped
1 cup strained tomatoes passata
1½ cups chicken broth
1/4 tsp salt if required
balsamic glaze
drizzle of olive oil
fresh parsley chopped

ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground pork

Ground turkey is lower in fat, while ground pork is often less expensive.

bulgur wheat

🥗Healthier: quinoa

💰Cheaper: rice

Quinoa is a gluten-free alternative, while rice is a budget-friendly substitute.

pine nuts

🥗Healthier: sunflower seeds

💰Cheaper: chopped walnuts

Sunflower seeds are lower in calories, while walnuts are more affordable.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil is heart-healthy, while canola oil is often less expensive.

1

Preheat your oven to 425 °F.

2

Fill a large pot with water and set to high heat while you prepare the onions.

3

Slice the top and bottom off of the onions and remove the peel.

4

Using a sharp knife slice the onion halfway (lengthwise) through the layers, cutting until you hit the middle of the onion.

5

Once the water is boiling, add the onions, and allow them to simmer for 10-15 minutes.

6

Remove the onions from the water, add to a colander and allow to cool for 15-20 minutes while you prepare the filling.

7

To a large frying pan, add the olive oil and set to medium heat.

8

Add the garlic, shallot, ground beef and Italian sausage and begin to fry, breaking up the meat into small pieces with a wooden spoon.

9

Once the meat is nearly cooked and browned, add the salt, pepper, crushed fennel seeds, dried basil, dried oregano, onion powder, and red pepper flakes and let cook for an additional minute.

10

Next, add the rinsed rice, fresh thyme, can of finely chopped tomatoes and chicken broth.

11

Allow the mixture to cook on medium heat, stirring often, just until the broth is absorbed and the rice is slightly cooked, about 6-7 minutes.

12

Remove the pan from the heat and mix in the Italian parsley.

13

Prepare the sauce by mixing together the strained tomatoes, chicken broth and salt.

14

To a large oven safe pan, or deep baking dish add a thin layer of the tomato sauce to the bottom of the pan.

15

Begin to stuff the onions with about 2 tbsp of the meat mixture and gently roll, ensuring the filling stays intact.

16

Add the onions seam side down into the prepared pan or baking dish and ensure the onions fit snug.

17

Pour over the remaining tomato sauce, cover with foil and bake for 30-35 minutes, remove the foil and continue cooking for another 20-30 minutes or until slightly golden and bubbly.

18

Remove the onions from the oven and allow to cool for 10 minutes.

19

Finish with balsamic glaze, a drizzle of olive oil and more fresh parsley.

Cooking Techniques

sautéingbakingstuffing

Equipment Needed

large potfrying pancolanderoven safe pandeep baking dishsharp knifewooden spoon

Spice Level:

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Also Known As

Kebbeh MakliKebbehStuffed Onions with Meat

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