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A ripe red tomato, hollowed out and filled with taco meat and toppings, on a white plate.

Taco Stuffed Tomatoes

Chef Jenn
Taco Stuffed Tomatoes are a flavorful, low-carb twist on taco night—juicy tomatoes are hollowed and filled with seasoned ground beef, cheese, and your favorite toppings. It’s an easy, satisfying meal that skips the shell but keeps the flavor.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Main dish
Cuisine tex-mex
Servings 4 servings
Calories 402 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
  • 3/4 pound ground beef
  • 1 medium onion chopped
  • 1 ounce taco seasoning packet
  • 4 large beefsteak tomatoes ripe
  • 1/2 cup Mexican cheese blend shredded
  • 1/2 cup iceberg lettuce shredded
  • 1/4 cup sour cream
  • jalapeno for garnishing
  • black olives for garnishing

Instructions
 

  • Warm the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  • Add the chopped onion and sauté for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until soft.
  • Stir in the ground beef and taco seasoning. Cook until the meat is browned and no longer pink, breaking it up as it cooks—around 8 minutes. Drain off any extra fat.
  • Turn each tomato upside down (stem side down) and make 8 cuts in each, slicing from the top down without going all the way through. Carefully spread the wedges apart to create a flower shape.
  • Spoon the taco meat into the center of each tomato, dividing it evenly.
  • Sprinkle shredded cheese on top, then add shredded lettuce, a scoop of sour cream, and finish with jalapeño slices and olives.
  • Serve right away while the filling is warm and the tomatoes are fresh.

Notes

Chef Jenn’s Tips

  • Pick tomatoes that are both ripe and firm so they hold up to the filling.
  • Be careful not to overcook the meat—you want it juicy, not dry.
  • Switch up the toppings! Try adding guacamole, salsa, or crushed tortilla chips.
  • You can swap in ground chicken or turkey for a leaner option.

Nutrition

Serving: 1stuffed tomatoCalories: 402kcalCarbohydrates: 21gProtein: 22gFat: 27gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 11gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 78mgSodium: 761mgPotassium: 1119mgFiber: 6gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 3714IUVitamin C: 52mgCalcium: 233mgIron: 3mg

A Note on Nutritional Information

Nutritional information for this recipe is provided as a courtesy and is calculated based on available online ingredient information. It is only an approximate value. The accuracy of the nutritional information for any recipe on this site cannot be guaranteed.

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