How many calories are in Ground Beef Stuffed Tomatoes?
Ground Beef Stuffed Tomatoes has about 176 calories per serving based on the current ingredient list and serving size on this page.
Ground Beef Stuffed Tomatoes is a Dinner international recipe with 176 calories per serving, nutrition details, and step-by-step preparation guidance.
Calories
176 kcal
Total Time
30 min
Servings
2
Protein
21 g
About This Recipe
Ground Beef Stuffed Tomatoes is a dinner recipe with broad, cross-cultural appeal rather than roots in a single national cuisine. Dishes like this travel easily between kitchens and regions, picking up local ingredients and techniques along the way, which is why you will find so many variations built around tomato, ground beef, and onion.
Like most enduring dinner recipes, this one is less about a rigid formula and more about balance. The version on this page is written for 2 servings and lands at roughly 176 calories each, so you can see exactly how it fits your day before you start cooking.
Plan for about 30 minutes from start to finish. The steps below keep the method approachable for a home cook while staying close to the flavors that make Ground Beef Stuffed Tomatoes worth coming back to.
Ingredients
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 356 °F (180 °C).
Cut off the top of the tomatoes. Hollow out with a spoon, removing the pulp.
Place a pan over high heat. While heating, chop the onion, garlic and tomato pulp.
Once heated, add the oil and onion with a pinch of salt. Stir-fry for 5 minutes over medium heat.
Add the garlic, ground beef and tomato pulp. Add salt and pepper to taste, mix and cook for 8 minutes.
Once done, stuff the tomatoes with the mixture. If there is any filling leftover, you can use it when serving.
Cover and bake the tomatoes in the oven for 10-12 minutes.
Remove from the oven and serve hot.
Nutrition Snapshot
Forkd Score · Limited
This recipe scores well for protein density relative to its per-serving calories.
Calories
176
Protein
21g
Carbs
7.5g
Fat
15.4g
Fiber
2.2g
Micronutrients
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Vegetarian
No
Vegan
No
Gluten Free
Yes
Dairy Free
No
Allergens
Meal Prep and Storage
Ground Beef Stuffed Tomatoes can usually be portioned into airtight containers and refrigerated for 2 to 4 days depending on the ingredients used.
Frequently Asked Questions
Ground Beef Stuffed Tomatoes has about 176 calories per serving based on the current ingredient list and serving size on this page.
Ground Beef Stuffed Tomatoes takes about 30 minutes from start to finish. That is roughly about 30 minutes of prep. Actual times vary with your equipment and how much you prep in advance.
Most ingredients in Ground Beef Stuffed Tomatoes can be swapped for what you have on hand. Keep substitutions in the same role, trade one vegetable for another, one starch for another, or a protein for a similar protein, so cooking times and texture stay close. Larger swaps will shift the calories and macros shown on this page.
Ground Beef Stuffed Tomatoes can usually be portioned into airtight containers and refrigerated for 2 to 4 days depending on the ingredients used. Let it cool before sealing, and keep it refrigerated rather than at room temperature.
Yes, Ground Beef Stuffed Tomatoes generally freezes well. Cool it completely, portion it into airtight freezer-safe containers, and freeze for up to 2 to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge before reheating.
Reheat Ground Beef Stuffed Tomatoes gently until it is piping hot throughout. The microwave is quickest for single portions, while the stovetop or oven keeps the texture closer to fresh. Add a splash of water or oil if it looks dry.
Yes. Ground Beef Stuffed Tomatoes is written for 2 servings, and you can multiply or divide every ingredient by the same factor to scale it. Keep the ratios identical and check for doneness rather than watching the clock, since cooking times change only slightly. The calories and macros above are per serving, so they stay the same when you scale evenly.
A large skillet, saucepan, or sheet pan works well for Ground Beef Stuffed Tomatoes. Pick one big enough to hold the ingredients in a single layer so everything cooks evenly instead of steaming.
Ground Beef Stuffed Tomatoes is ready when the ground beef is fully cooked through, no pink in the center for meat, opaque and flaky for fish, and set for eggs. Checking the thickest part with a thermometer or a clean cut is the most reliable test.
No. Ground Beef Stuffed Tomatoes is not vegetarian as written because it includes Ground Beef.
Yes. Ground Beef Stuffed Tomatoes is gluten-free as written, but always double-check packaged ingredients if cross-contact matters to you.
Yes. This recipe includes Tree Nut and Gluten. Always review ingredient labels if you are cooking for an allergy-sensitive household.
Ground Beef Stuffed Tomatoes can usually be portioned into airtight containers and refrigerated for 2 to 4 days depending on the ingredients used.
To make Ground Beef Stuffed Tomatoes higher in protein, add a lean protein source or swap part of the starch for a higher-protein ingredient. To lower calories, reduce calorie-dense toppings or oils while keeping the core ingredients the same.
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