Name: Spiced Stuffed Onions
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Azerbaijani
Ingredients: 10 large onions; 500g ground lamb; 1 cup cooked bulgur; 1/2 cup chopped carrots; 1/4 cup chopped celery; 1/4 cup chopped dill; 1 teaspoon cumin; 1 teaspoon paprika; 1/2 teaspoon turmeric; Salt to taste; 2 tablespoons olive oil

A variation of stuffed onions with a blend of spices and herbs, typical in Azerbaijani cuisine.

Method

Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
Cut the tops off the onions and carefully remove the cores, leaving the onion shells intact.
In a bowl, mix ground lamb, cooked bulgur, carrots, celery, dill, cumin, paprika, turmeric, and salt.
Stuff each onion shell with the meat and grain mixture.
Place the stuffed onions in a baking dish, drizzle with olive oil, and bake for 35-40 minutes until the onions are tender and golden.
Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Serve warm as a main dish.
Check that the ground meat reaches 71°C (160°F) throughout before serving.