Taco-Flavored Stuffed Tomatoes

Ingredients:

Beef taco filling

• 1 tbsp. l. olive oil
• 2 green onions, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, crushed
• 450 g of ground beef neck
• 1 heaping tablespoon taco seasoning
• 0.5 cups canned salsa
• Hot sauce to taste

Stuffed tomatoes

• 6 greenhouse tomatoes
• 1 tbsp. chopped lettuce
• 0.5 cup grated Colby-Jack cheese
• 0.5 cup sour cream
• 1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves
• 1/4 cup pickled jalapeños
• Hot sauce to taste
• Lime wedges for serving

Preparation:

1. Beef taco filling:
   
   Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. When hot, add the green onions and garlic. Stir and cook for 30-60 seconds, then add the ground beef. Break up any lumps with a spatula and cook until the meat is completely browned, 3-4 minutes, then drain most of the fat.
2. Add taco seasoning, salt, salsa, and hot sauce. Stir. Add 1/4 cup hot water and stir. Cook for another 3-4 minutes, until the sauce thickens.
3. Stuffed tomatoes:
   
   While the taco filling is preparing, stand the tomatoes upright on a cutting board. Using a sharp knife, cut the tops of each one into 6 wedges, without cutting all the way through. Gently pull the tomato wedges apart, exposing the centers so you can stuff them.
4. Taste the filling and adjust the seasoning if needed. Stuff each tomato with the filling, top with lettuce, cheese, cilantro, and jalapeño, and drizzle with sour cream and hot sauce. Serve with lime wedges.