Jordanian-Style Stuffed Onions (بصل محشي بالطريقة الأردنية)

Stuffed onions are a popular dish in Jordanian cuisine, known for their savory and aromatic flavors. This recipe for بصل محشي بالطريقة الأردنية (Jordanian-Style Stuffed Onions) will guide you through the process of creating this delicious and hearty dish.

Jordanian-Style Stuffed Onions (بصل محشي بالطريقة الأردنية)

Ingredients

  • 8 large onions
  • 500g ground beef
  • 1 cup rice
  • 1 teaspoon allspice
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 3 cups chicken broth

Instructions

  1. Peel the onions and cut off the tops. Scoop out the center of each onion, leaving a few outer layers to create a shell.
  2. In a bowl, mix the ground beef, rice, allspice, cinnamon, salt, and black pepper.
  3. Stuff the seasoned beef and rice mixture into the hollowed-out onions.
  4. Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Place the stuffed onions in the pot and brown them on all sides.
  5. Pour the chicken broth over the onions, cover the pot, and let it simmer for 1 hour.
  6. Once the onions are tender and the filling is cooked through, remove from heat and serve hot.

Cooking & Preparation

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

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories
250 per serving
Carbohydrates
30g
Protein
15g
Fat
8g

Supplies

Large pot Knife Bowl Spoon

Tools

Cutting board Cooking spoon Cooking pot

Serving suggestions

Serve the stuffed onions with a side of yogurt and a fresh salad.

Tips & tricks

For a vegetarian version, you can substitute the ground beef with a mix of sautéed vegetables and chickpeas.

Cost

$15