Ingredients

• ½ lb mince
•   firm tomatoes
• small amount onion, finely chopped
• some browned bread crumbs
• 1 egg, beaten
• a lot dried parsley
•   salt
•   black pepper
• small amount butter

Method

1. Cook mince (½ lb) stirring carefully until brown.
2. Slice firm tomatoes, keeping tops to use as lids. Clear out all seeds etc. and drain on a plate upside down.
3. Add a small amount of finely chopped onion, some browned bread crumbs, one beaten egg, a lot of dried parsley, salt and black pepper to the mince mixture.
4. Fill tomatoes with the mix, pressing well down. Place a small amount of butter on each. Put lids back on.
5. Place in an oven dish with 1 inch wall (border) and place in top of oven at gas mark 6 for 15–20 minutes.
6. Serve.