12 artichokes
1 Ib. ground meat
2 medium onions
½ c pine nuts
4 T tomato paste
Salt and pepper to taste

1. Wash and clean artichokes for stuffing (remove outer petals and inside fuzz). Set aside in bowl of water with the juice of one lemon.

2. Meanwhile, fry seasoned meat and onion in the ghee. When onions are limp, add pine nuts and fry for 1 more minute.

3. In greased baking dish, set artichokes hearts one side by side and fill with meat stuffing. Dissolve tomato paste in about 4 cups of water and pour over the artichokes. Bake in medium oven 350 degrees for ½ hour or until artichokes are cooked. Serve with rice.