Healthy Taco Stuffed Tomatoes (Print Version)
Tomatoes filled with seasoned beef, lettuce, cheese, and sour cream for a light, flavorful meal.
# Ingredients:
→ Main Components
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4 medium tomatoes
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450 grams ground beef
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1 packet taco seasoning (approximately 30 grams)
→ Fresh Toppings
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Shredded lettuce, as needed
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Diced onions, as needed
→ Finishing Touches
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Fiesta Mexican blend shredded cheese, as needed
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Sour cream, for serving
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Taco sauce, for dipping
# Instructions:
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Using a sharp knife, slice an 'X' into the top of each tomato and gently open the tops without cutting through completely.
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Brown the ground beef in a skillet over medium-high heat, breaking it apart as it cooks. Once browned, add taco seasoning and stir thoroughly to combine. Let simmer for 2–3 minutes.
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Place shredded lettuce in the bottom of each prepared tomato, ensuring a fresh base for the filling.
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Spoon the seasoned ground beef on top of the lettuce in each tomato.
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Evenly sprinkle diced onions over the beef, then top with a generous amount of shredded Mexican blend cheese.
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Finish each tomato with a dollop of sour cream. Serve immediately alongside taco sauce for dipping.
# Notes:
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For a lighter version, substitute ground beef with ground turkey or plant-based mince.