Isle of Wight Stuffed Tomatoes

Beef tomatoes stuffed with lamb mince and mushrooms, served with a rich, homemade garlic and tomato sauce.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 484.1 kcals 2420.5 kcals
Carbohydrates 11.2 grams 55.8 grams
Fat 39.1 grams 195.4 grams
Protein 22 grams 110.2 grams
Cook Time
25 mins
Produces
5 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

GrainsCereals
25
g
Meat
500
g
NutsSeeds
3
tbsp
Tarragon
Fresh, chopped
1
1
Salt
To taste
1
1
Black Pepper
Freshly ground, to taste
2
cloves
Garlic
Finely chopped
OilsFats
25
ml
Olive Oil
For drizzling
Vegetables
5
piece
Beef Tomatoes
Large, tops sliced off and centers scooped out
1
piece
Shallot
Finely chopped
300
g
Button Mushrooms
Finely chopped
8
piece
Tomatoes
Medium, preferably Island Beauty, quartered

Steps

  • Preheat the oven to 200°C or prepare a barbecue.
  • Slice the tops off the beef tomatoes and scoop out the flesh and seeds into a saucepan.
  • Mix the shallot, lamb, breadcrumbs, mushrooms, and tarragon in a bowl and season well.
  • Fill the beef tomatoes with the lamb mixture, drizzle with oil, and replace the lids.
  • Bake in the oven or barbecue for 10 to 15 minutes until the meat is cooked through.
  • Combine the medium tomatoes, oil, and garlic with the reserved tomato flesh in the saucepan.
  • Season the sauce, bring to a boil, and simmer for 10 minutes.
  • Place the stuffed tomatoes on a platter and serve with the sauce drizzled around them.