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Azerbaijani Stuffed Tomatoes

Name: Azerbaijani Stuffed Tomatoes
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Stuffed Vegetables
Ingredients: 6 large tomatoes; 1 cup cooked rice; 1/2 pound ground lamb; 1 onion, diced; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 teaspoon turmeric; 1 teaspoon cinnamon; salt and pepper to taste

Tomatoes filled with a savory meat and rice mixture, baked to perfection.

55 minutes4 servings

Method

Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
Cut the tops off the tomatoes and remove the seeds.
In a pan, cook lamb, onion, and garlic until browned.
Stir in rice, spices, and seasonings.
Pack the mixture into the tomatoes.
Place in a baking dish, add water, and cover.
Bake for 35-40 minutes until tender.
Check that the ground meat reaches 71°C (160°F) throughout before serving.

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