Papoutsakia (Stuffed eggplant with minced meat and bechamel ) Recipe

Name: Papoutsakia (Stuffed eggplant with minced meat and bechamel )
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 olive oil, to cook; 5 medium eggplants; 500 grams minced meat, beef; 1 tbsp tomato paste; 1 medium onion, chopped; 2 1/2 cup water, to cook; 3 tbsp olive oil; 1 salt and pepper to taste; 500 ml milk; 2 tsp flour; 1 tbsp butter; 1 1/2 tbsp parmesan cheese, or any other similar hard cheese; 1 pinch salt, if cheese is salty add more or less according to your taste; 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg, optional

Servings: persons

1 olive oil, to cook
5 medium eggplants
500 grams minced meat, beef
1 tbsp tomato paste
1 medium onion, chopped
2 1/2 cup water, to cook
3 tbsp olive oil
1 salt and pepper to taste
500 ml milk
2 tsp flour
1 tbsp butter
1 1/2 tbsp parmesan cheese, or any other similar hard cheese
1 pinch salt, if cheese is salty add more or less according to your taste
1/2 tsp ground nutmeg, optional

1
In a casserole put olive oil, when hot add minced meat stir until changes colour.
2
Add onion and stir.
3
In a glass of water dissolve tomato paste.
4
Add all filling ingredients in the casserole until minced meat is cooked, about 20 minutes.
5
In another casserole add milk, when hot add butter, nutmeg, salt and flour and stir very well not to make any pellets.
6
When is turning into a creamy sause remove from heat, add parmesan and stir well for 3 minutes.
7
Almost takes 15 minutes to cook.
8
Cut eggplants in half and remove the 1/3 from the inside with a spoon, careful not to break the shape.
9
In a baking pan add olive oil to cover the bottom.
10
Put eggplants, fill with minced meat and add bechamel on top.
11
Bake until eggplants are soft and bechamel golden brown, to 180 oC for 30 minutes.

910

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Carbs

Protein

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* 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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 olive oil, to cook, 5 medium eggplants, 500 grams minced meat, beef, 1 tbsp tomato paste, and more.

Yes, Papoutsakia (Stuffed eggplant with minced meat and bechamel ) 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.

Papoutsakia (Stuffed eggplant with minced meat and bechamel )

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