Tomatoes with Minced Meat and Cheese in the Oven
A simple, tasty, and filling hot dish for every day! Tomatoes with minced meat and cheese in the oven are a hearty main course that can also be served at festive occasions. It’s made from affordable ingredients, and you can use any type of meat. Serve it on its own or with sauces and side dishes.
Updated : 16 September, 2025
Easy
About 30 min.
Ingredients
500 grams
Ground meat
1
Onion
2
Tomato
50 grams
Hard cheese
3 tablespoon
Sour cream
10 grams
Vegetable oil
to taste
Salt
to taste
Dry spices
Table
Table of volume measurements:
- teaspoon - 5 ml
- dessert spoon - 10 ml
- tablespoon - 20 ml
- glass - 200 ml
Preparation
Step 1
You can use minced meat from any type of meat or even a mix. Choose based on taste and availability. Sour cream can be of any fat content. It can be replaced with mayonnaise or sauce.
Step 2
Peel the onion, rinse in cold water, and finely chop. Place the minced meat in a large bowl and add the chopped onion. Season with salt and spices to taste. I use ground peppers and a bit of paprika. Mix everything thoroughly.
Step 3
For baking, any ovenproof dish will do: metal, glass, or ceramic. Grease the bottom and sides lightly with vegetable oil. Spread the minced meat mixture evenly inside.
Step 4
Wash the tomatoes, cut them in half, and remove the stems. Slice the tomatoes and arrange them over the minced meat.
Step 5
Spread sour cream or mayonnaise on top of the tomatoes and meat.
Step 6
Generously sprinkle with grated cheese. Cover loosely with foil (not airtight) so excess liquid can evaporate but the top doesn’t burn. Place the dish in a preheated oven at 350°F (180°C) for 40-60 minutes. About 10-15 minutes before it’s done, remove the foil.
Step 7
Take the dish out of the oven, portion onto plates, and serve. You can add any side dish or enjoy it as a main course. Bon appétit!