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Azerbaijani Stuffed Onions

Stuffed onions with a savory meat and rice mixture, a traditional dish from Azerbaijan.

40 minutes4 servings
Azerbaijani Stuffed Onions
Photo: MrArifnajafov · CC BY-SA 4.0

Ingredients

Method

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Cut the tops off the onions and carefully remove the cores, leaving the onion shells intact.
  3. In a bowl, mix ground beef, cooked rice, tomatoes, green peppers, parsley, salt, and pepper.
  4. Stuff each onion shell with the meat and rice mixture.
  5. Place the stuffed onions in a baking dish, drizzle with vegetable oil, and bake for 30-35 minutes until the onions are tender and golden.
  6. Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
  7. Serve warm as a main dish.
  8. Check that the ground meat reaches 71°C (160°F) throughout before serving.

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