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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
2 onions
salt
sausage meat
breadcrumbs
homemade chili sauce
pepper
celery salt

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

Peel the onions and cut the tops and bottoms slightly, keeping the root intact.

2

Bring a pot of water to a boil and add salt.

3

Add the two onions to the boiling water and cover with a lid.

4

Cook the onions for 30 minutes until soft, checking with a knife to ensure they don't become mushy.

5

In a skillet, fry the sausage meat until browned.

6

Add salt, pepper, and celery salt to the sausage, tasting to adjust seasoning as needed.

7

Add homemade chili sauce to the cooked sausage and mix well.

8

Stir in breadcrumbs into the sausage mixture.

9

Remove the onions from the water and hollow them out carefully, ensuring not to crush them.

10

Fill each hollowed onion with the sausage mixture, packing it tightly and allowing some to stick out on top.

11

Place the stuffed onions in a baking dish and cover with a lid.

12

Bake the stuffed onions in the oven until heated through and serve.

Cooking Techniques

sautéingbakingstuffing

Equipment Needed

potskilletbaking dishknifecutting board

Spice Level:

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Also Known As

Kebbeh MakliKebbehStuffed Onions with Meat

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