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A close-up of a red tomato hollowed out and stuffed with ground taco meat, shredded lettuce, cheese, sour cream, and sliced jalapenos, on a white plate with a fork.

Taco Stuffed Tomatoes

Chef Jenn
Taco Stuffed Tomatoes are a fresh and flavorful twist on taco night, featuring juicy tomatoes packed with seasoned beef and topped with cheese, lettuce, and sour cream.
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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
  • ¾ pound ground beef
  • 1 medium onion chopped
  • 1 ounce taco seasoning packet
  • 4 large beefsteak tomatoes ripe
  • ½ cup Mexican cheese blend shredded
  • ½ cup iceberg lettuce shredded
  • ¼ cup sour cream
  • jalapeno for garnishing
  • black olives for garnishing

Instructions
 

  • Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  • Cook the onion, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 5 minutes.
  • Add the ground beef and taco seasoning. Cook, breaking up the meat with a wooden spoon, until browned and no longer pink, about 8 minutes. Drain any excess fat.
  • Flip the tomatoes so they’re stem-side down. Slice each one carefully to create 8 wedges without cutting all the way through. Gently spread open the wedges to form a flower shape.
  • Fill each tomato with taco meat, dividing the mixture evenly among them.
  • Top each stuffed tomato with shredded cheese, lettuce, a dollop of sour cream, and garnish with jalapeño slices and black olives.
  • Serve immediately and enjoy!

Notes

Chef Jenn’s Tips

  • Choose firm, ripe tomatoes so they hold up well to the filling.
  • Don’t overcook the beef—you want it juicy, not dry.
  • Feel free to mix up the toppings! Add guacamole, salsa, or crushed tortilla chips for extra crunch.
  • You can also substitute ground turkey or chicken for a lighter 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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