Cantabrian Style Stuffed Onions (Cebollas Rellenas a la Cántabra)

Cebollas Rellenas a la Cántabra is a traditional dish from the Cantabrian region of Spain. This recipe features onions stuffed with a delicious mixture of meat, vegetables, and spices, creating a flavorful and satisfying dish.

Cantabrian Style Stuffed Onions (Cebollas Rellenas a la Cántabra)

Ingredients

  • 4 large onions
  • 250g ground beef
  • 1 bell pepper, diced
  • 2 tomatoes, chopped
  • 1/2 cup cooked rice
  • 1/4 cup peas
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon cumin
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1/4 cup olive oil

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).
  2. Cut the tops off the onions and carefully remove the inner layers, leaving the outer layers intact. Chop the removed onion pieces and set aside.
  3. In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion, bell pepper, and garlic. Cook until softened.
  4. Add the ground beef to the skillet and cook until browned. Stir in the tomatoes, peas, cooked rice, paprika, cumin, salt, and pepper. Cook for an additional 5 minutes.
  5. Stuff the hollowed-out onions with the meat mixture and place them in a baking dish. Cover with foil and bake for 45 minutes.
  6. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 15 minutes, or until the onions are tender and the filling is heated through.
  7. Serve the Cebollas Rellenas a la Cántabra hot and enjoy!

Cooking & Preparation

Preparation time:
20 minutes
Cooking time:
1 hour
Total time:
1 hour
Cooking method
Stovetop

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories
300 per serving
Protein
20g
Carbohydrates
15g
Fat
18g

Supplies

Baking dish Foil Skillet

Tools

Knife Cutting board Oven

Serving suggestions

Serving suggestions: Serve the Cebollas Rellenas a la Cántabra with a side of crusty bread and a green salad.

Tips & tricks

Tips: Be careful when hollowing out the onions to keep the outer layers intact for stuffing.

Cost

$15