Taco Stuffed Tomatoes: A Fun Twist on Taco Night

Looking for a creative way to enjoy tacos? Try our Taco Stuffed Tomatoes! This recipe is a fun, flavorful, and easy-to-make dish that’s perfect for using up those abundant summer tomatoes.

These stuffed tomatoes are a delightful blend of hearty taco filling and fresh tomatoes, making them a hit at any meal.

Best Time to Make Taco Stuffed Tomatoes

The best time to make these zesty stuffed tomatoes is in late summer, when tomatoes are at their juiciest. Choose firm, ripe tomatoes for the best results. However, you can also make these any time of the year with good-quality store-bought tomatoes.

Ideal Toppings

Serve these stuffed tomatoes with your favorite taco toppings. Let your guests garnish their tomatoes with options like shredded cheese, salsa, guacamole, sour cream, olives, diced onions, and cilantro. The cool, creamy toppings perfectly balance the warm, hearty tomato and beef filling.

Choosing the Right Tomatoes

Large beefsteak or heirloom tomatoes are ideal for stuffing as they provide enough room for a generous portion of filling. Aim for tomatoes around 3-4 inches in diameter.

Alternative Proteins

While seasoned ground beef is a classic filling, you can also use ground turkey or chicken, crumbled sausage, or even diced or shredded pork or steak.

Ingredients

• 1 lb. Ground Beef
• 4 Large Tomatoes
• 1 Taco Seasoning Packet
• 4 cups Raw Spinach
• ½ cup Corn
• ½ cup Shredded Cheddar Cheese
• Parsley (for garnish)

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit.
2. In a skillet over medium-high heat, brown the ground beef with onions until fully cooked. Drain any excess grease.
3. Stir in the taco seasoning, corn, and spinach with the beef until the spinach wilts.
4. Cut off the tops of the tomatoes, hollow out the centers, and spoon out the insides.
5. Fill the hollowed tomatoes with the beef mixture and top each with a sprinkle of cheddar cheese.
6. Bake the stuffed tomatoes in the oven for 15 minutes.
7. Garnish with chopped parsley and serve hot.

Enjoy this delightful Taco Stuffed Tomatoes dish, a unique and satisfying way to savor Mexican flavors in a healthy, easy-to-make meal!