Entree: United States – Tomato-Stuffed Baked Tomatos with Beef and Macaroni
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Serving Size: 4
Approximate Time
Prep
15 min
Cook
20 min
Total
35 min
Ingredients
- 1 lb (454 g) Ground Beef - 1 small Yellow Onion, approx. 4 oz (115 g) - 2 cups (480 ml) Macaroni, cooked - 4 large Tomatos, approx. 6 oz (170 g) each - 1 1/2 cups (6 oz / 170 g) Cheddar Cheese, shredded
Instructions
1. Cut the tops off the Tomatos and scoop out the centers to create shells. In a skillet, cook the Ground Beef with the chopped Yellow Onion until beef is no longer pink and onion is softened; stir in the cooked Macaroni. 2. Spoon the beef-macaroni mixture into each Tomatos shell, top with Cheddar Cheese, and bake at 375°F (190°C) until the Tomatos are tender and the cheese is melted, about 15–20 minutes; serve one stuffed tomato per person.
Estimated Nutritional Information*
Per serving | Servings: 4
Calories: 554 kcal
Carbohydrates: 28.9 g
Protein: 36.3 g
Fat: 32.4 g
Saturated fat: 14.8 g
Trans fat: 1.5 g
Cholesterol: 120 mg
Sodium: 363 mg
Potassium: 839 mg
Calcium: 345 mg
Iron: 3.73 mg
Vitamin A: 210 µg RAE
Generated: 2026-11-05T20:04:06+00:00
*Values are estimates based on USDA data and mathematical calculations. Actual values may vary. Where data are unavailable, those contributions are excluded.