Mary Berry's Stuffed Marrow

Ingrédients

• 1 large marrow, about 1.5 kg
• 250 g minced beef
• 1 large onion, finely chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 cup cooked rice
• 400 g can chopped tomatoes
• 2 tbsp tomato purée
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• 1 tsp dried basil
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper
• 50 g grated cheese

Préparation

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F).

2. 2

   Cut the marrow in half lengthwise and scoop out the seeds.

3. 3

   In a pan, cook the minced beef until browned.

4. 4

   Add onion and garlic, cooking until softened.

5. 5

   Stir in cooked rice, chopped tomatoes, tomato purée, oregano, basil, salt, and pepper.

6. 6

   Fill the marrow halves with the beef and rice mixture.

7. 7

   Place stuffed marrow halves in a baking dish and cover with foil.

8. 8

   Bake for 45 minutes, then uncover and sprinkle with grated cheese.

9. 9

   Bake for an additional 15 minutes, until the cheese is melted and golden.