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meatball stuffed tomato

(2 ratings)
lynnsocko avatar
Recipe by
Lynn Socko
@lynnsocko
San Angelo, TX

Another stuffed tomato idea. This is a great way to use leftover meatballs. This is also a great low carb dish. A late thought, but you could leave out the butter and/or olive oil in the sauce and cook the veggies in a little low sodium chicken broth. Hence making it even lighter!

(2 ratings)
prep time 5 Min
cook time 20 Min

Ingredients For meatball stuffed tomato

  • 20
    mini turkey meatballs-see link below
  • 4
    tomatoes
  • 2 Tbsp
    each of unsalted butter and olive oil
  • 3 clove
    garlic cloves, crushed
  • 1/2
    onion, chopped
  • 8
    mushrooms, sliced
  • 1 c
    chicken or turkey stock-homemade or low sodium
  • 1-2 Tbsp
    cornstarch
  • asagio or parmesan cheese, grated
  • salt & pepper to taste

How To Make meatball stuffed tomato

  • 1
    https://www.justapinch.com/recipes/main-course/turkey/sweet-italian-turkey-meatballs.html
  • 2
    Cut top of tomatoes off and scoup out insides. Set aside.
  • 3
    For Sauce: Place onions and garlic in skillet with olive oil & butter. Cook over low heat till onions are tender. Add mushrooms. Now mix together 1 c. of room temp. chicken or turkey broth with 1-2 Tbsp. of cornstarch. Mix well and add to veggie mix. Stir well and let thicken. Place meatballs in skillet and reheat.
  • 4
    OPT: Place tomato on plate in micro and cook for about 2 min. Stuff with meatballs and veggie sauce. Top with grated parmesan.
  • 5
    More stuffed tomato recipes you might want to check out: https://www.justapinch.com/recipes/side/vegetable/stuffed-tomato-delight.html https://www.justapinch.com/recipes/main-course/beef/steak-and-veggie-stuffed-tomatoes.html https://www.justapinch.com/recipes/appetizer/cheese-appetizer/cheesy-pasta-stuffed-tomatoes.html
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