Tomates Farcies (French Stuffed Tomatoes)

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1. 1

   Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F).

   Ongeveer 5 min

2. 2

   Wash the tomatoes and carefully slice off the tops (the stem end).

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3. 3

   Using a spoon, gently scoop out the pulp and seeds from inside each tomato, leaving a sturdy shell. Reserve the pulp.

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   Tip van de kok: Be careful not to pierce the tomato skin.

4. 4

   Finely chop the reserved tomato pulp.

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5. 5

   In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, ground pork, chopped onion, minced garlic, cooked rice, chopped parsley, chopped thyme, beaten egg, bread crumbs, salt, pepper, and the chopped tomato pulp.

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6. 6

   Mix the ingredients thoroughly until well combined.

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   Tip van de kok: Using your hands ensures everything is evenly distributed.

7. 7

   Stuff each hollowed tomato generously with the meat mixture.

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   Tip van de kok: Don't pack too tightly, as the rice will expand slightly.

8. 8

   Place the stuffed tomatoes upright in a baking dish. Drizzle the olive oil over the tomatoes.

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9. 9

   Pour the vegetable broth into the bottom of the baking dish around the tomatoes.

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10. 10

    Bake for 50 minutes, or until the tomatoes are tender and the meat filling is cooked through and lightly browned on top.

    Ongeveer 50 min

    Tip van de kok: If the tops brown too quickly, you can loosely cover the dish with foil.

11. 11

    Serve hot, optionally garnished with fresh herbs.

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