Best 6 Meaty Stuffed Onions Recipes

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In the culinary realm, there exists a tantalizing dish where flavors dance harmoniously to create a delectable masterpiece – meaty stuffed onions. This extraordinary culinary creation showcases the perfect union of savory minced meat, carefully seasoned to perfection, embraced by tender, caramelized onions in a symphony of tastes. Whether you seek a hearty main course to satisfy your cravings or a delectable appetizer to whet your appetite, this article presents a curated selection of the most exquisite meaty stuffed onion recipes, ensuring an unforgettable gastronomic experience.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

STUFFED ONIONS



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My husband, a pastor, was once paid in onions and potatoes by a little community. That's when I discovered this recipe. Baked with a tasty stuffing, the onions are mellow and tender.-Cathy Gilpin, Alamosa, Colorado

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 1h

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

6 medium yellow onions (about 2 pounds)
2 bacon strips, cut into 1-inch pieces
1/4 cup dry bread crumbs
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley or 2 teaspoons dried parsley flakes
1 tablespoon butter
1-1/2 cups sliced fresh mushrooms
1/4 teaspoon salt
Dash each pepper and ground nutmeg
1/2 cup beef broth
Additional parsley, optional

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375°. In a Dutch oven, bring a small amount of water to a boil. Peel onions; using a slotted spoon, place onions in boiling water. Cook for 4-6 minutes more until softened; remove and let stand until cool enough to handle. Cut a 1/4-in. slice off the top of each onion. Remove center, leaving a 1/2-in shell. Chop centers and tops of onions; set aside. In a skillet, cook bacon until crisp; remove to paper towel to drain. In the drippings, saute chopped onion until tender. Stir in bread crumbs and parsley. Add the butter and mushrooms; cook until mushrooms are tender. Add bacon, salt, pepper and nutmeg. Stuff onion shells; place in an ungreased shallow 1-qt. baking dish. Pour broth around onions. Bake, uncovered, until tender, 45 minutes, basting frequently during the first 15 minutes. If desired, sprinkle with parsley.

Nutrition Facts :

MEATY STUFFED ONIONS



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I won a prize for this recipe in a contest sponsored by our local newspaper. I got it from my mother-in-law, who's originally from Italy.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 55m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

4 large sweet onions
1 pound ground beef
1/2 pound bulk pork sausage
1 package (10 ounces) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained
5 slices day-old bread, crumbled
1/2 to 2/3 cup beef broth
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 egg, beaten
1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg

Steps:

  • Peel onions and cut 1/2 in. off tops and bottoms. Place onions in a large saucepan. Cover with boiling water. Cook until tender, about 20 minutes; drain. , Cool slightly. Carefully remove inside layers of onion, separating into eight individual shells (refrigerate remaining onion for another use). Drain on paper towels. , In a skillet, cook beef and sausage over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Add spinach; cook and stir for 2 minutes. Remove from the heat; stir in the remaining ingredients. Spoon into the onion shells. , Place in a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking pan. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 15-20 minutes or until heated through and lightly browned.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 258 calories, Fat 13g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 69mg cholesterol, Sodium 566mg sodium, Carbohydrate 16g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 18g protein.

STUFFED ONIONS



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Don't rush the cooking of the chopped onions. Keep them on the stove until the natural sugars are caramelized, yielding a deep, rich, sweet flavor.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Pork Recipes

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 medium (8 to 10 ounces each) yellow onions, peeled and hollowed; insides chopped
1/2 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
4 slices bacon, cut crosswise into 1/2-inch pieces
2 slices white sandwich bread, torn into small pieces
4 ounces Gruyere (or Swiss) cheese, shredded (1 cup), plus more for garnish (optional)
2 tablespoons chopped flat-leaf parsley
Coarse salt and ground pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 450 degrees. In an 8-by-8 baking dish, arrange onions cored side up. Pour broth in bottom of pan. Cover pan tightly with foil. Bake onions until tender, about 20 minutes. Remove from liquid. Drain hot liquid from pan; return onions to pan, cored side up. Set aside.
  • In a medium skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crispy, 3 to 5 minutes. Add chopped onions; cook, stirring, until golden brown, 10 to 12 minutes or more.
  • Remove from heat; add bread, cheese, and parsley. Season with salt and pepper; stir to combine.
  • Fill hollowed onions with chopped-onion mixture (press with back of spoon to pack tightly). Top with more cheese, if desired. Bake, uncovered, until golden brown, 20 to 25 minutes.

BAKED STUFFED ONIONS



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Make and share this Baked Stuffed Onions recipe from Food.com.

Provided by _Pixie_

Categories     Cheese

Time 1h5m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

6 large yellow onions
1 cup fresh breadcrumb
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon oregano
1 tablespoon chopped green onion (green part only)
3 tablespoons butter, melted
salt and pepper (optional)

Steps:

  • Peel the onions leaving the root end uncut.
  • Put the onions in a pot and cover them with water, bring to a boil then reduce heat and simmer for about 20 minutes.
  • Remove the onions from the pot and cool.
  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Cut off one quarter of the onion removing the root, scoop out a third of the inside (discard or use in some other recipe).
  • Mix the bread crumbs, parmesan, garlic powder, oregano, green onion and 2 tablespoons of butter.
  • Add salt and pepper to the bread crumb mixture if desired.
  • Place the onions in a greased baking dish and fill with stuffing.
  • Drizzle with the remaining tablespoon of butter.
  • Bake the onions for 30-40 minutes or until soft.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 205, Fat 8, SaturatedFat 4.6, Cholesterol 18.9, Sodium 241.2, Carbohydrate 28.7, Fiber 3, Sugar 7.7, Protein 5.5

MEATY STUFFED ONIONS



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I won a prize for this recipe in a contest sponsored by our local newspaper. I got it from my mother-in-law, who's originally from Italy.

Provided by Allrecipes Member

Time 55m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 12

4 large sweet onions
1 pound ground beef
½ pound bulk pork sausage
1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained
5 slices day-old bread, crumbled
½ cup beef broth
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 egg, beaten
1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon pepper
⅛ teaspoon ground nutmeg

Steps:

  • Peel onions and cut 1/2 in. off tops and bottoms. Place onions in a large saucepan. Cover with boiling water. Cook until tender, about 20 minutes; drain.
  • Cool slightly. Carefully remove inside layers of onion, separating into eight individual shells (refrigerate remaining onion for another use). Drain on paper towels.
  • In a skillet, cook beef and sausage over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Add spinach; cook and stir for 2 minutes. Remove from the heat; stir in the remaining ingredients. Spoon into the onion shells.
  • Place in a greased 13-in. x 9-in. x 2-in. baking pan. Bake, uncovered, at 350 degrees F for 15-20 minutes or until heated through and lightly browned.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 408 calories, Carbohydrate 17 g, Cholesterol 95.2 mg, Fat 29.4 g, Fiber 2.7 g, Protein 19 g, SaturatedFat 11.5 g, Sodium 620 mg, Sugar 4.2 g

MEATY STUFFED ONIONS



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Make and share this Meaty Stuffed Onions recipe from Food.com.

Provided by jonesies

Categories     Pork

Time 1h

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

4 large sweet onions
1 lb ground beef
1/2 lb bulk pork sausage
1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained
5 slices stale bread, crumbled
1/2 cup beef broth
1/2 cup parmesan cheese, grated
1 egg, beaten
1 tablespoon fresh parsley, minced
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg

Steps:

  • Peel onions and cut 1/2 inch off tops and bottoms. Place onions in a large sauce pan. Cover with boiling water. Cook until tender, about 20 minutes; drain. Cool slightly. Carefully remove inside layers of onion, separating into eight individual shells (refrigerate remaining onion for another use). Drain on paper towels.
  • IN a skillet, cook beef and sausage over medium heat until no longer pink; drain.
  • Add spinach, cook and stir for 2 minutes.
  • Remove from the heat; stir in the remaining ingredients. Spoon into the onion shells.
  • Place in greased 13 x 9 x 2 inch baking pan.
  • Bake, uncovered, at 350 degrees for 15-20 minutes or until heated through and lightly browned.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 327.6, Fat 17.7, SaturatedFat 7, Cholesterol 97.2, Sodium 478.8, Carbohydrate 17.4, Fiber 2.6, Sugar 4.3, Protein 24.4

Tips:

  • Choose the right onions: Use medium or large onions that are firm and have no blemishes. Spanish or yellow onions are good choices.
  • Cook the onions properly: To soften the onions and make them easier to stuff, parboil them for 5-10 minutes before stuffing.
  • Use a variety of fillings: Don't be afraid to experiment with different fillings. Some popular options include ground beef, sausage, rice, vegetables, and cheese.
  • Season the filling well: Use a generous amount of salt, pepper, and other herbs and spices to flavor the filling.
  • Stuff the onions tightly: Make sure the filling is packed tightly into the onions so that they hold their shape during baking.
  • Bake the onions until tender: Bake the onions for 30-45 minutes, or until the onions are tender and the filling is cooked through.
  • Serve the onions hot or warm: Meaty stuffed onions can be served hot or warm. They are a great main course or side dish.

Conclusion:

Meaty stuffed onions are a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. They are a great way to use up leftover meat and vegetables, and they can be made ahead of time, making them a convenient option for busy weeknights. With so many different variations to choose from, there is sure to be a meaty stuffed onion recipe that everyone will love.

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