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Ground Beef-Stuffed Tomatoes

Prep

15-30 mins

Total

34 MIN

Servings

5 servings

Ingredients

5 large

tomatoes

1/2 lb

extra-lean ground beef

1/4 cup

chopped onions

2 tsp

dried Italian seasoning

2 tbsp

tomato paste

1/3 cup

Grated Parmesan Cheese

1/2 cup

Shredded Italian* Five Cheese Blend

2 tbsp

panko bread crumbs

2 tbsp

fresh basil leaves, chopped

Instructions

Step 1

Heat oven 350°F.

Step 2

Cut tops off tomatoes, discard tops. Scoop out pulp from centers of tomatoes, leaving 1/4-inch-thick shells. Reserve 1 cup of the removed pulp.

Step 3

Brown meat with onions in medium skillet on medium-high heat; drain. Return meat mixture to skillet. Add reserved tomato pulp, Italian seasoning and tomato paste; mix well. Cook 3 min., stirring frequently. Remove from heat. Stir in Parmesan.

Step 4

Place tomato shells on foil-covered baking sheet; fill with meat mixture.

Step 5

Combine shredded cheese and bread crumbs; sprinkle over tomatoes. Top with basil.

Step 6

Bake 12 to 14 min. or until heated through.

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