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Greek Stuffed Onions

Savory Greek Stuffed Onions That Will Impress Your Family

Delight your family with Greek Stuffed Onions, a comforting dish filled with savory goodness.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time 2 hours
Servings: 4 onions
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Greek
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Stuffed Onions
  • 4 large Yellow Onions the perfect vessel for your savory filling
  • 1 pound Ground Beef hearty protein that’s rich and delicious
  • 1 cup Arborio Rice substitute with basmati if desired
  • 4 cloves Garlic use fresh garlic for maximum flavor
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Parsley chopped finely to integrate flavorfully
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh Oregano fresh is ideal but dried works
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh Dill fresh is ideal but dried works
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh Mint fresh is ideal but dried works
  • 2 cups Pureed Tomatoes canned or fresh, both work
  • 1 teaspoon Salt essential to season
  • 1/2 teaspoon Black Pepper essential to elevate flavors
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil using a quality extra-virgin oil
  • 1 tablespoon Balsamic Vinegar optional but recommended
  • 1 cup Onion Broth reserve from boiled onions
For Serving
  • 1 cup Greek Yogurt offers a creamy complement
  • 1 loaf Crusty Bread for sopping up that delicious sauce
  • 1/2 cup Feta Cheese optional, crumbled on top

Equipment

  • large pot
  • Skillet
  • Baking Dish

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Greek Stuffed Onions
  1. Cut the tops and bottoms off the large yellow onions, carefully peel them without breaking the layers.
  2. Make a slit along one side of each onion and place them in salted boiling water. Simmer for 10-15 minutes until softened. Reserve broth.
  3. In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat, add chopped onion, sauté until softened, about 5 minutes.
  4. Stir in minced garlic and cook for 1-2 minutes. Add ground beef, cook until browned, season, and mix in pureed tomatoes.
  5. Add arborio rice and stir well. Pour in reserved onion broth and mix in parsley, oregano, dill, and mint. Stir on low heat for 10 minutes.
  6. Gently stuff each onion layer with the filling, ensuring not to overload, and keep seam side down.
  7. Arrange stuffed onions seam-side down in a baking dish; preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
  8. Combine additional pureed tomatoes, balsamic vinegar, and remaining onion broth. Cover stuffed onions with the sauce.
  9. Cover and bake for 45 minutes, then remove foil and bake for 35-45 more minutes until tender.
  10. Allow to cool slightly before serving. Sprinkle with parsley and enjoy with Greek yogurt and crusty bread.

Nutrition

Serving: 1onionCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 20gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 4gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 3mg

Notes

These stuffed onions taste even better the next day; store in the fridge for up to three days.

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