Preheat the Oven
Begin by preheating your oven to 375°F (190°C). This will ensure it’s ready when it’s time to bake those delicious stuffed tomatoes.
Prepare the Tomatoes
Carefully slice the tops off the tomatoes and gently scoop out all the pulp, creating a hollow space inside. Be sure not to damage the outer shell of the tomatoes. Place the hollowed tomatoes in a baking dish, ready for stuffing.
Cook the Ground Beef
In a large sauté pan, brown the ground beef over medium heat until it’s fully cooked. Once the beef is no longer pink, add the taco seasoning, stirring well to coat the meat evenly with those savory spices.
Add Spinach and Corn
Next, add the chopped spinach and corn to the seasoned ground beef in the pan. Cook everything together until the spinach wilts down and blends perfectly with the beef and corn. This is where all the flavors come together!
Stuff the Tomatoes
Now comes the fun part! Fill each hollowed tomato with the beef mixture, pressing it gently to ensure it’s nicely packed inside. Any leftover beef can be placed in the bottom of the baking dish alongside the tomatoes.
Sprinkle with Cheese
For an extra layer of deliciousness, sprinkle some sharp cheddar cheese on top of the stuffed tomatoes. The cheese will melt beautifully while baking, adding a rich and gooey element to the dish.
Bake to Perfection
Place the baking dish with the stuffed tomatoes into the preheated oven. Bake for approximately 15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and slightly golden.
Top with Cilantro and Serve
Finally, remove the baked tomatoes from the oven and garnish them with freshly chopped cilantro. This adds a burst of fresh flavor to the dish. Serve the Healthy Taco Stuffed Tomatoes hot and enjoy!
