Chilli Baked Stuffed Onions

Elevate your weeknight dinner game with these hearty and flavorful Chilli Baked Stuffed Onions, a perfect combination of bold spices and wholesome ingredients. Tender, hollowed onions are blanched and filled with a rich, savory mixture of ground beef, red bell peppers, black beans, and aromatic spices like cumin and paprika, all simmered in a tangy crushed tomato base. Topped with melted cheddar cheese and baked to golden perfection, these stuffed onions strike the ideal balance between comfort food and a nutritious meal. Garnished with fresh parsley for a burst of freshness, this dish shines as a satisfying main course or a stunning side paired with crusty bread or a crisp salad. With just 20 minutes of prep, this recipe transforms everyday ingredients into an oven-baked delight your family will crave.

Nutriscore Rating: 73/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:50 mins

Total Time:70 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 pieces large onions
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 250 grams ground beef
• 1 piece red bell pepper
• 200 grams crushed tomatoes
• 100 grams cooked black beans
• 1 teaspoon chilli powder
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 0.5 teaspoons paprika
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoons black pepper
• 100 grams grated cheddar cheese
• 1 tablespoon fresh parsley (chopped, for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F).

Step 2

Peel the onions and remove the top 1cm of each one. Hollow out the centers using a spoon, leaving enough layers to create a sturdy bowl. Reserve the scooped onion flesh for later.

Step 3

Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Blanch the hollowed onions for 5 minutes, then carefully remove and place them in a greased baking dish.

Step 4

Finely chop the reserved onion flesh and set aside.

Step 5

Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the chopped onion flesh and cook until softened, about 2-3 minutes.

Step 6

Dice the red bell pepper and add it to the skillet. Cook for another 3 minutes.

Step 7

Add the ground beef to the skillet and cook until browned, breaking it apart with a wooden spoon, about 5 minutes.

Step 8

Stir in the chilli powder, cumin, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Mix well to coat the beef and vegetables in the spices.

Step 9

Add the crushed tomatoes and cooked black beans to the skillet. Simmer the mixture for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Step 10

Spoon the chilli mixture into the hollowed onions, packing it tightly.

Step 11

Sprinkle the grated cheddar cheese evenly over the stuffed onions.

Step 12

Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes, or until the onions are tender and the cheese is melted and golden.

Step 13

Remove from the oven and garnish with freshly chopped parsley before serving.

Step 14

Serve warm, either as a main dish or alongside a fresh salad or crusty bread.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1411.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1671.3

Total Fat 107.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 43.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 273.1mg	0%
Sodium 3283.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 103.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 26.0g	0%
Total Sugars 38.0g
Protein 86.6g	0%

Vitamin D 21.4IU	0%
Calcium 987.5mg	0%
Iron 12.2mg	0%
Potassium 2808.6mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 56.1%

Protein: 20.1%

Carbs: 23.9%