About
These keto stuffed onions are loaded with ground beef, aromatic herbs, sweet tomato and oozy mozzarella cheese.
These make a great main served with steamed vegetables, salad or a portion of cauliflower rice.
Ingredients
- 2 1 onion large white onion
- 9 ounce hamburger or ground beef, 90% lean
- 2 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoon basil, fresh
- 2 tablespoon, grated mozzarella cheese
- 1 small – 2 2/5" diameter tomato
- 1 teaspoon oregano, dried
- ¼ teaspoon salt, sea salt
- ⅛ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Peel the onions and slice off the very tops and bottoms. Carefully slice a thin wedge from each onion, just enough to be able to easily separate the layers.
- Add the onions to a large pan of boiling water and simmer for 10-12 minutes until tender.
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Drain the onions and set aside to cool. Whilst the onions are cooling, finely dice the tomato and add to a mixing bowl along with the beef, mozzarella, oregano, salt and pepper. Tear in the fresh basil and stir to combine.
- Once the onions are cool, carefully peel off three layers from each. Retain the remaining onion if you wish for another meal.
- Divide the beef mixture into 6 even meatballs and arrange in the center of each onion strip.
- Roll the onion tightly around each meatball, so the filling is secure inside.
- Arrange the stuffed onions seam side down on a shallow oven tray and drizzle with the olive oil. Transfer to the oven to roast for 28-30 minutes, spooning over the juices halfway through cooking. The beef should be cooked through and the onion golden and slightly caramelized.
Nutrition Facts
- Servings: 3
- Calories: 296.9kcal/1186.3kJ (per serving)
- Fat: 19.7g (per serving)
- Carbs: 4.7g (per serving)
- Protein: 25.0g (per serving)
