Greek Beef Stuffed Onions (Salantourmasi)

 

These Greek beef stuffed onions, or salantourmasi, are so delicious. Onions are separated into layers, filled with Greek-seasoned beef and rice, and then slow-baked in a tomato-onion broth.

 

 

Ingredients

4 large yellow onions, peeled

 

1/4 cup olive oil, plus more for drizzling

 

1 pound ground beef, divided

 

1 cup diced onion

 

1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

 

2 teaspoons kosher salt

 

1 pinch cayenne pepper

 

4 garlic cloves, minced

 

1 teaspoon dried oregano

 

2 tablespoons tomato paste

 

3/4 cup white long grain rice

 

2 tablespoons red wine vinegar

 

1 1/2 cups chicken broth

 

1/3 cup crumbled Greek feta

 

1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley

 

1/4 cup chopped fresh mint

 

1/4 cup chopped fresh oregano, plus more for garnish