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Tomato-Stuffed Lamb with Spiced Bulghur and Dill

A traditional Azerbaijani dish of stuffed tomatoes with a savory meat filling, seasoned with local spices.

45 minutes4 servings
Tomato-Stuffed Lamb with Spiced Bulghur and Dill
Photo: Irada · CC BY 3.0

Ingredients

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 ground lamb, chopped onion, garlic, carrot, bulgur, tomato paste, turmeric, 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 dill before serving.
  7. Check that the ground meat reaches 71°C (160°F) throughout before serving.

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