Greek Stuffed Onions (Salantourmasi)
Greek Stuffed Onions, or Salantourmasi, are a delightful Mediterranean dish that combines tender onions with a savory filling of ground meat and rice. Each bite is infused with fresh herbs and spices, offering a burst of flavor that’s perfect for family gatherings or special occasions. This dish not only impresses with its taste but also serves as a stunning centerpiece at any table.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Greek
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large sweet onions
- 1 lb ground beef or lamb
- 1 cup long-grain rice
- 1/2 cup finely chopped fresh parsley
- 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh dill
- 1 cup tomato sauce
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tsp cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Peel the onions, trim the tops, and hollow them out, reserving the onion flesh.
- In a skillet over medium heat, brown the ground meat until fully cooked; drain excess fat.
- Add reserved onion flesh, rice, parsley, dill, salt, pepper, and cinnamon to the skillet; stir until combined.
- Stuff each hollowed onion with the mixture.
- Place stuffed onions in a baking dish, pour tomato sauce over them, and add water halfway up their sides.
- Cover with foil and bake for 45 minutes; then uncover and bake for an additional 15 minutes until tender.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed onion (250g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 60mg