Azerbaijani Stuffed Tomatoes with Spiced Meat and Rice

Method

1. Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F).
2. Cut the tops off the tomatoes and remove the seeds.
3. In a bowl, mix minced beef, chopped onion, garlic, carrot, rice, tomato paste, cumin, and paprika.
4. Stuff the tomatoes with the meat mixture and place them in a baking dish.
5. Bake for 30-35 minutes until the tomatoes are tender and the filling is cooked through.
6. Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
7. Check that the ground meat reaches 71°C (160°F) throughout before serving.