Eggplant (Aubergine) Roll Recipe

Name: Eggplant (Aubergine) Roll
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 lbs eggplants, cut into 1/4 inch thick slices; 1 lb ground beef; 1 medium onion, chopped; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1 (2 count) package puff pastry (2 sheets); 12 lb sliced ham; 12 lb cheddar cheese or 12 lb gouda cheese, slices; 1 (8 ounce) can crushed tomatoes; 2 tablespoons fresh spearmint or 1 teaspoon dried spearmint, crumbled; ½ teaspoon sugar; ½ teaspoon cinnamon; ⅛ teaspoon clove; ¼ cup melted butter

Servings: persons

2 lbs eggplants, cut into 1/4 inch thick slices
1 lb ground beef
1 medium onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 (2 count) package puff pastry (2 sheets)
12 lb sliced ham
12 lb cheddar cheese or 12 lb gouda cheese, slices
1 (8 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
2 tablespoons fresh spearmint or 1 teaspoon dried spearmint, crumbled
½ teaspoon sugar
½ teaspoon cinnamon
⅛ teaspoon clove
¼ cup melted butter

1
Fry eggplant in olive oil until dark brown.
2
Drain on lots of paper toweling.
3
In a large, non-stick saucepan, brown the ground beef.
4
Add the onion, garlic, crushed tomatoes, spearmint, sugar, cinnamon, cloves and salt and pepper to taste.
5
Cook until mixture is very dry.
6
Lay out 1 sheet of puff pastry.
7
Put 1 layer of eggplant on pastry, leaving a 1 inch border all around.
8
Sprinkle very lightly with salt.
9
Layer ground beef mixture, ham and cheese over eggplant.
10
Starting at one long end, roll up, jelly-roll style, tucking in ends.
11
Brush with half of butter.
12
Preheat oven to 390 degrees F.
13
Place rack on lower third of oven.
14
Repeat with second pastry sheet.
15
Make slits in dough at 1 inch intervals.
16
Bake until golden-brown, 30-40 minutes.
17
If bottom of pastry doesnt appear done, put baking pan directly on floor of oven for last 10 minutes or so of baking.
18
Allow to cool for 10 minutes before cutting directly through pastry.
19
Note: Feta also makes a good and different tasting roll.
20
Sub it for the cheddar, and use slightly less as it has a sharper/saltier flavour.

8226

kcal

Calories

619

Fat

Carbs

597

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 lbs eggplants, cut into 1/4 inch thick slices, 1 lb ground beef, 1 medium onion, chopped, 2 garlic cloves, minced, and more.

Yes, Eggplant (Aubergine) Roll 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Eggplant (Aubergine) Roll

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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