Beefy Tomatoes

By brandyc

Ingredients

• 6 medium tomatoes
• 1 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 2 teaspoons dried basil
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 1/2 cup cooked rice
• 1/2 cup shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese
• 1 egg, lightly beaten

Preparation

Step 1

Cut a thin slice off the top of each tomato and discard; remove core. Carefully scoop out pulp, leaving a 1/2-in. shell. Reserve 1 cup pulp (discard remaining pulp or save for another use). Invert tomatoes onto paper towels to drain.

In a nonstick skillet, cook beef and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Stir in the basil, salt, pepper and reserved tomato pulp; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 10-12 minutes or until the liquid has evaporated. Stir in the rice, cheese and egg; heat through. Spoon into tomato shells.

Place in a shallow 2-qt. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until heated through.