Roasted Eggplant Stuffed With Beef Recipe

Name: Roasted Eggplant Stuffed With Beef
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 (16 ounce) eggplants; 1 lb extra lean ground beef; 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; 1/2 large onion, chopped; 1 green bell pepper, chopped; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano; 1/2 cup tomato sauce; 1/2 cup parmesan cheese, grated; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Servings: persons

2 (16 ounce) eggplants
1 lb extra lean ground beef
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1/2 large onion, chopped
1 green bell pepper, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano
1/2 cup tomato sauce
1/2 cup parmesan cheese, grated
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper

1
Preheat oven to 400.
2
Pierce eggplants in 2 or 3 places and place on baking sheet.
3
Roast for 20 minutes or until tender, turning once or twice.
4
When cool enough to handle, halve lengthwise an scoop out the pulp, leaving a 1/2 to 1/4 inch shell.
5
Set shells aside. Chop pulp and let drain in a colander in the sink.
6
Heat 1 tablespoon oil in large skillet over medium heat.
7
Add onion and bell pepper, cook for 8 minutes or until tender, stirring occasionally.
8
Add garlic and beef, stirring to crumble the beef, for 5 minutes or until no longer pink.
9
Stir in eggplant pulp, oregano, and tomato sauce.
10
Reduce heat to low and cook, stirring occasionally, for 15 minutes or until thick.
11
Stir in 1/4 cup cheese, salt, and black pepper.
12
Place the eggplant shells on a baking sheet and evenly divide the beef mixture among them.
13
Sprinkle with the remaining 1/4 cup cheese and drizzle with the remaining 1 tablespoon oil.
14
Roast for 15 minutes or until lightly browned on top.

518

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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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 (16 ounce) eggplants, 1 lb extra lean ground beef, 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, 1/2 large onion, chopped, and more.

Yes, Roasted Eggplant Stuffed With Beef 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.

Roasted Eggplant Stuffed With Beef

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