Iraqi Eggplant-Casserole Recipe

Name: Iraqi Eggplant-Casserole
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 large eggplants, sliced; 2 large potatoes, sliced; 1 large onion; 400 g ground lamb or 400 g beef; 2 large tomatoes; 3 tablespoons tomato paste; 3 garlic cloves; 1 tablespoon parsley, finely chopped; 1 tablespoon ground paprika; salt; pepper; oil (for frying); 2 cups water

Servings: persons

2 large eggplants, sliced
2 large potatoes, sliced
1 large onion
400 g ground lamb or 400 g beef
2 large tomatoes
3 tablespoons tomato paste
3 garlic cloves
1 tablespoon parsley, finely chopped
1 tablespoon ground paprika
salt
pepper
oil (for frying)
2 cups water

1
Fry eggplants, potatoes and onion rings in hot oil.
2
Mix the ground meat with paprika powder, salt and pepper and form little meat-balls, about 20 pieces.
3
Fry the meat-balls in hot oil.
4
Layer ingredients in a large baking dish in this order: Eggplants, potatoes, onions, tomatoes, meatballs.
5
Mix the water together with tomato paste, chopped parsley, garlic, pepper and about 3 teaspoons salt.
6
Pour the liquid over the vegetables and the meatballs.
7
Bake in oven at 200u00b0C, for about one hour.
8
Cover if necessary.
9
Serve with cooked rice or pita bread and some crumbled feta-cheese!

446

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

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

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 large eggplants, sliced, 2 large potatoes, sliced, 1 large onion, 400 g ground lamb or 400 g beef, and more.

Yes, Iraqi Eggplant-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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Iraqi Eggplant-Casserole

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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