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Stuffed Onions in Slow Cooker

Mediterranean Style Stuffed Onions made in the comfort of your slow cooker. Onion layers stuffed with aromatic fresh rice and beef mixture for a culinary masterpiece.
Prep Time30 mins
Cook Time6 hrs
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Arabic
Diet: Halal
Servings: 8 Servings
Calories: 313kcal
Author: Amira

Ingredients

  • 3 Extra large yellow onions.
  • 2 Cardamom pods.
  • 2- 3 Bay leaves.

For the stuffing

  • 2 Tablespoon olive oil.
  • 1 large onion diced, about 1 - 1.5 cup.
  • 2 Tablespoon tomato paste.
  • 1 teaspoon salt.
  • ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper.
  • ½ teaspoon cumin powder.
  • 2 Tablespoon dry mint.
  • 2 teaspoon ground cinnamon.
  • ½ teaspoon bharat or 7 spices.
  • ⅓ cup FRESH dill chopped.
  • 1 ½ cup FRESH parsley chopped.
  • 1 cup FRESH cilantro chopped.
  • 1 lb ground beef.
  • 1 cup rice preferably short grain, washed.

Liquids for cooking

  • 16 oz tomato sauce can.
  • 16 oz broth - any kind.
  • Salt to season.

Instructions

  • Place a pot filled water - enough to immerse the onions- over high heat and add the cardamom pods and the bay leaves. Bring to a boil.
  • Meanwhile peel the onions, wash and cut a wedge in each of them, this helps soften the layers.
  • Add the onions to the pot, reducing heat to medium-high and let it cook for 15 minutes or until the layers are easily separated.
  • Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  • Add chopped onions, saute until translucent about 2-3 minutes.
  • Add rice, stir to combine for 2 more minutes.
  • Add tomato paste and the spices then stir everything well.
  • Add the herbs, stir for 30 seconds, then turn off the heat. Let it cool down for 10-15 minutes.
  • Transfer to a bowl, add the ground meat and mix well.
  • Take the onions out of water and let it cool down until you can handle it with your hands.
  • Separate the layers carefully.
  • Place 2-3 tablespoons- may be more according to the size of the onion layer- and roll.
  • Place some of the herbs on the bottom of your slow cooker.
  • Combine the cooking liquids together and season.
  • Arrange the stuffed onions in the crockpot and pour the liquids over.
  • Cook on low for 6 hours.

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Notes

  • You can use fresh mint instead of dried one.
  • If you cannot find the 7-spice blend you can use all-spice.
  • For more tips and variations please refer to the post above.
  • Please check the nutrition disclaimer policy.

Nutrition

Calories: 313kcal | Carbohydrates: 31g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 40mg | Sodium: 869mg | Potassium: 578mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 1741IU | Vitamin C: 27mg | Calcium: 73mg | Iron: 3mg