Stuffed Artichoke Bottoms
Enjoy the delightful flavors of these meat stuffed artichoke bottoms infused with a lemony tangy taste that simply melts in your mouth. This recipe, utilizing frozen artichoke bottoms, is a hearty, comforting meal served alongside rice. This artichoke bottoms recipe is a perfect main dish meal that can be enjoyed at any weekday dinner.
- Prep time
- 20 min
- Cook time
- 50 min
- Yield
- 4 servings
- Difficulty
- HARD
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 1 pound of ground lamb or beef (or a mixture)
- 20-25 artichoke heads (two frozen bags)
- 2-3 tablespoons olive oil for cooking meat and brushing artichokes.
- 1 sweet onion
- ½ teaspoon allspice
- ⅛ teaspoon nutmeg (about a pinch)
- ⅛ teaspoon cinnamon (about a pinch)
- 1.5-2 cups of broth (chicken, meat or vegetable)
- 1-2 freshly squeezed lemons (adjust to taste)
- 1 teaspoon sea salt (to cook with the meat and to add to the sauce - adjust to taste)
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 tablespoon flour
- ¼ cup toasted pine nuts
Instructions
- 1
Cooking the Meat Stuffing
- 2
In a small saucepan, over medium heat, heat oil, add chopped onion, and sauté until caramelized.
- 3
Add ground lamb or beef, and break the meat with the back of a spatula.
- 4
Add the spices: allspice, cinnamon, nutmeg powder, and salt.
- 5
Sauté until meat is browned and fully cooked, about 10-15 minutes.
- 6
Preparing the Artichoke Bottoms
- 7
Stuffing Artichoke Bottoms and Baking
- 8
Preparing the Meat Broth Sauce
- 9
How to Prepare Fresh Artichokes