#4 - Baked Stuffed Tomatoes

This easy dinner is perfect for the tomato-lover. Which I just became.  It is healthy, delicious, and looks much fancier than it is to make.  It is easy to adjust the recipe depending on hunger or number of people eating.  The recommended portion is 2-3 stuffed tomatoes per person.

Here is the recipe: (for one person - adjust for more people)

4 oz. ground beef

2-3 medium sized tomatoes

2 slices of toasted bread crumbs

1 T. finely minced onion

1 clove garlic crushed and minced

1/8 t. garlic powder

1/8 t. onion powder

cayenne pepper to taste

salt and pepper to taste

Hollow out the tomatoes, sprinkle with salt and turn upside down to drain for 10 minutes.

Brown ground beef in a small frying pan; add onion, garlic and spices.

Pack ground beef mixture into tomatoes, add small amount of water to bottom of dish, top with toast crumbs and salt.

Bake in 350 degrees oven for 20 minutes.  Garnish with parsley and serve.