The Beefy Tomato Cocktail Recipes

BEEFY TOMATOES

Steps:

• Cut a thin slice off the top of each tomato and discard; remove core. Carefully scoop out pulp, leaving a 1/2-in. shell. Reserve 1 cup pulp (discard remaining pulp or save for another use). Invert tomatoes onto paper towels to drain. , In a nonstick skillet, cook beef and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Stir in the basil, salt, pepper and reserved tomato pulp; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 10-12 minutes or until the liquid has evaporated. Stir in the rice, cheese and egg; heat through. Spoon into tomato shells. , Place in a shallow 2-qt. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until heated through.

TOMATO JUICE COCKTAIL

Steps:

• In a small saucepan, combine all ingredients. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer until vegetables are tender, 30-35 minutes. Cool. , Transfer tomato mixture to a blender; cover and process until smooth. Refrigerate until chilled.

BEEFY TOMATO PASTA SOUP

Steps:

• In a Dutch oven or soup kettle, cook the beef, green peppers, onion and garlic over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Add the water, tomatoes, tomato paste, brown sugar, Italian seasoning, salt and pepper.
• Bring to a boil. Add pasta. Cook for 10-14 minutes or until pasta is tender, stirring occasionally. Serve with croutons if desired.

BEEFY TOMATOES

Steps:

• Cut a thin slice off the top of each tomato and discard; remove core. Carefully scoop out pulp, leaving a 1/2-in. shell. Reserve 1 cup pulp (discard remaining pulp or save for another use). Invert tomatoes onto paper towels to drain.
• In a nonstick skillet, cook beef and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Stir in the basil, salt, pepper and reserved tomato pulp; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 10-12 minutes or until the liquid has evaporated.
• Stir in the rice, cheese and egg; heat through. Spoon into tomato shells. Place in a shallow 2-qt. baking dish coated with nonstick cooking spray. Bake, uncovered, at 350 degrees F for 20-25 minutes or until heated through.

BEEFY TOMATO SANDWICHES

Steps:

• In large skillet, cook the bacon over medium heat until crisp, about 8 minutes; drain on paper towels.
• Break each piece in half.
• Meanwhile, using a blender, puree the tomatoes with their oil until mostly smooth.
• In a medium bowl, mix the tomato puree with the mayonnaise and pepper.
• Spread half of the sauce on the roll bottoms.
• Top with the roast beef, 3 pieces of bacon and 1 slice of provolone.
• Preheat an outdoor grill or grill pan to medium-low.
• Place the sandwiches and the roll tops on the grill.
• Cover and cook until the rolls are toasted and the meat is heated through, about 5 minutes.
• Slather the roll tops with the reserved sauce and place on the sandwiches.

BEEFY TOMATOES

Steps:

• Cut a thin slice off the top of each tomato and discard; remove core. Carefully scoop out pulp, leaving a 1/2-in. shell. Reserve 1 cup pulp (discard remaining pulp or save for another use). Invert tomatoes onto paper towels to drain.
• In a nonstick skillet, cook beef and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Stir in the basil, salt, pepper and reserved tomato pulp; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 10-12 minutes or until the liquid has evaporated.
• Stir in the rice, cheese and egg; heat through. Spoon into tomato shells. Place in a shallow 2-qt. baking dish coated with nonstick cooking spray. Bake, uncovered, at 350 degrees F for 20-25 minutes or until heated through.