Description
Delicious stuffed artichokes filled with a savory meat mix.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large artichokes
- 1 lb (450g) ground beef or lamb
- 1/2 cup (50g) breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup (30g) grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 egg
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 cup (240ml) chicken or vegetable broth
- 1 lemon, halved
- Additional parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the Artichokes:
- Trim the stems and tops of the artichokes.
- Remove the tough outer leaves and scoop out the choke with a spoon.
- Rub with lemon to prevent browning.
- Make the Meat Filling:
- In a large bowl, combine ground beef or lamb, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, egg, minced garlic, parsley, salt, and pepper.
- Mix until well combined.
- Stuff the Artichokes:
- Gently pull apart the leaves of each artichoke and fill the center with the meat mixture.
- Press additional filling between the leaves if desired.
- Cook the Artichokes:
- In a large pot or deep skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Place the stuffed artichokes in the pot.
- Add broth to the pot and bring to a simmer.
- Cover and cook for about 40 minutes, or until the artichokes are tender and the filling is cooked through.
- Serve:
- Remove artichokes carefully from the pot.
- Garnish with additional chopped parsley.
- Serve hot, with cooking juices spooned over the top.
Notes
- When selecting artichokes, choose ones that are firm and heavy for their size.
- You can add different herbs like mint or oregano for extra flavor.
- For a lighter version, substitute breadcrumbs with quinoa or omit the cheese.
- If you’re not a fan of ground meat, try a vegetarian filling with mushrooms and walnuts.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 artichoke
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg