Stuffed Bare Acre Farm Beefsteak Tomatoes
Here is a lovely easy take on a real family favourite. And because our Beefsteak toamtoes are so large, each stuffed tomato is a meal in itself.
Ingredients
Ingredients:
- 4 large Bare Acre Farm Beefsteak tomatoes
- 1 finely chopped onion
- 6-8 Chopped Mushrooms
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup finely chopped spinach or kale
- Grated Parmesan cheese
- Shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar (optional)
Instructions:
Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
Prepare Tomatoes:
- Cut the tops off the tomatoes and set them aside.
- Scoop out the insides of the tomatoes using a spoon, being careful not to pierce the outer skin. Reserve the pulp and juices in a bowl.
Cook Filling:
- Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Add the chopped onion & mushrooms and cook until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
- Add the minced garlic and cook for another minute.
- Stir in the chopped spinach/kale and cook until wilted, about 2 minutes.
- Add the reserved tomato pulp and juices, and cook until most of the liquid has evaporated, about 5 minutes.
- Remove from heat and stir in dried oregano, salt, and pepper to taste.
Stuff Tomatoes:
- Lightly salt the inside of each tomato.
- Fill each tomato with the mixture, packing it in gently.
- Place the tops back on the tomatoes.
Bake:
- Place the stuffed tomatoes in a baking dish.
- Drizzle with the remaining tablespoon of olive oil.
- Optionally, drizzle a bit of balsamic vinegar over the tops for extra flavor.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the tomatoes are tender and the filling is heated through.
Add Cheese:
- Remove the baking dish from the oven and remove the tops of the tomatoes.
- Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese over the tops of the stuffed tomatoes.
- Return to the oven and bake for an additional 5-10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Serve:
- Let the tomatoes cool for a few minutes before serving.
- Garnish with additional fresh basil or parsley if desired.
