Stuffed Artichokes

Ingredients

• 6 large firm fresh artichokes
• 1/2 kg ground beef
• 1 medium white onion, diced small
• 4 medium ripe tomatoes, grated
• 1/2 cup rice, washed
• 1/2 bunch parsley, washed and cut small
• salt and pepper
• 1/2 lemon, juice of
• 4 tablespoons frying oil

Directions

1. 1

   Dissolve 1 tsp salt in water in a deep large bowl and add lemon juice.

2. 2

   Peel outer leaves generously and cut off tips of artichokes.

3. 3

   Carve out the centre of artichokes with the help of a spoon.

4. 4

   Place them in water, making sure water covers completely.

5. 5

   Saute onions until soft in hot oil.

6. 6

   Stir in parsley and rice, and add ground beef to onions.

7. 7

   Cook for 5 min, stirring occasionally.

8. 8

   Add tomatoes, cook until liquid evaporates nearly completely, stirring occasionally.

9. 9

   Add salt and pepper, and mix thoroughly.

10. 10

    Remove meat mixture from frying pan into a bowl.

11. 11

    Remove artichokes from bowl and drain for 1 minute.

12. 12

    Stuff artichokes with meat mixture and place them in a pressure cooker in one layer.

13. 13

    Add 2 cups of warm water and cook for about 10 minutes.