Stuffed Onions with Savory Herbed Filling
Elevate your dinner table with these irresistible Stuffed Onions with Savory Herbed Filling—an elegant, yet surprisingly simple recipe that will delight your taste buds. Tender yellow onions are hollowed out and filled with a flavorful mixture of ground beef, garlic, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, and fresh herbs like parsley and thyme. Baked to perfection in a bath of aromatic chicken broth, these stuffed onions emerge caramelized, golden, and brimming with savory goodness. Perfect as a hearty appetizer, a comforting side dish, or even a light main course, this recipe combines wholesome ingredients with classic techniques for a dish that impresses in both taste and presentation. Ready in just over an hour, it’s ideal for weeknight dinners or special occasions. Keywords: stuffed onions recipe, herbed filling, baked onions, savory side dish, Parmesan and breadcrumb stuffing.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces large yellow onions
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 8 ounces ground beef
- 2 pieces garlic cloves, minced
- 0.5 cup breadcrumbs
- 0.25 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup chicken broth
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
Peel the onions and slice off the tops. Gently scoop out the center using a melon baller or a small spoon, leaving the two outer layers intact to form a shell. Reserve the removed onion centers.
Finely chop the reserved onion centers.
In a medium skillet over medium heat, add 1 tablespoon of olive oil.
Add the chopped onions and minced garlic to the skillet. Sauté for 3-4 minutes until softened.
Increase the heat to medium-high and add the ground beef. Cook for about 5-7 minutes until browned. Drain any excess fat.
Stir in the breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, parsley, thyme, salt, and pepper until well combined. Remove from heat.
Stuff each onion shell with the beef mixture, pressing down gently to pack the filling.
Place the stuffed onions in a baking dish. Drizzle the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil over the onions.
Pour the chicken broth into the bottom of the baking dish.
Cover the dish with foil and bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes.
Remove the foil and bake an additional 10-15 minutes, until the onions are tender and the tops are golden brown.
Let the stuffed onions cool for a few minutes before serving. Enjoy them warm as an appetizer or a side dish.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1314 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 77.9 g | 100% | |
| Saturated Fat | 25.0 g | 125% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 181 mg | 60% | |
| Sodium | 4282 mg | 186% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 101.8 g | 37% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 13.2 g | 47% | |
| Total Sugars | 31.6 g | ||
| Protein | 60.5 g | 121% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 489 mg | 38% | |
| Iron | 9.5 mg | 53% | |
| Potassium | 1796 mg | 38% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
