Beefy Eggplant And Rice Casserole Recipe

Name: Beefy Eggplant And Rice Casserole
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb lean ground beef, 4% fat; 1 large eggplant, peeled and diced; 3 cups cooked rice; 1/2 cup celery, chopped; 1/2 cup onion, chopped; 1 garlic clove, minced; 1 teaspoon italian seasoning, divided; 1 (32 ounce) jar marinara sauce; 2 cups 2% mozzarella cheese; salt and pepper

Servings: persons

1 lb lean ground beef, 4% fat
1 large eggplant, peeled and diced
3 cups cooked rice
1/2 cup celery, chopped
1/2 cup onion, chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
1 teaspoon italian seasoning, divided
1 (32 ounce) jar marinara sauce
2 cups 2% mozzarella cheese
salt and pepper

1
Brown ground beef with salt and pepper and half tsp italian seasoning. Add onion, celery and garlic and cook til soft.
2
Stir in rice.*If rice was leftover and a little dry, add a little water or beef broth to refresh. Pour into bowl and set aside.
3
Spray pan with cooking spray and add eggplant with a little salt and pepper and remaining italian seasoning. Cook until softened and slightly browned. Add marinara sauce and cook additional 3-5 minutes. Pour over meat and rice mixture and combine.
4
Pour casserole into a 9x13 baking pan and top with cheese.
5
Bake at 350 until warmed through and cheese is melted and bubbly about 20 minutes.

1006

kcal

Calories

Fat

125

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb lean ground beef, 4% fat, 1 large eggplant, peeled and diced, 3 cups cooked rice, 1/2 cup celery, chopped, and more.

Yes, Beefy Eggplant And Rice Casserole falls under the Vegetarian category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Beefy Eggplant And Rice Casserole

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