Roasted Eggplant Stuffed with Beef
User Reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Total Time
1 hr
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Servings
4 -6 servings
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Calories
459 kcal
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Course
Main Course
Roasted Eggplant Stuffed with Beef
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This delicious Roasted Eggplant Stuffed with Beef is served with a homemade tomato sauce for an easy and healthy dinner idea that your family will love.
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Ingredients
For eggplant
- 2 large eggplants
- 1 Lb lean ground beef
- 1 egg
- 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese optional
- salt + pepper
For Homemade Tomato Sauce*
- 56 oz crushed tomatoes (2 large cans)
- 4 cloves garlic crushed
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 2-3 Tablespoons oliveoil
- 1/2 Teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 Teaspoon dried basil
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cut the eggplant lengthwise into 1/4" slices
- Place them on a sheet pan and sprinkle some salt
- Let them rest for 30 minutes to let the excess moisture out
- Meanwhile, make the tomato sauce
- For Homemade Tomato Sauce
- In a heavy bottomed pot over medium heat add the olive oil
- Add the garlic, basil, oregano, salt, pepper and sugar. Cook and stir frequently to prevent the garlic from burning
- Add the tomatoes and stir
- When the mixture starts to simmer, cover, and cook for 20 minutes
- Check for seasoning and make the necessary adjustments
- After the eggplant has been resting for 30 minutes, blot the moisture with paper towels
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit
- Heat a teaspoon of olive oil in a skillet over medium heat
- Season the eggplant with salt and pepper
- Saute the eggplant on both sides until softened, work in batches to avoid overcrowding the pan
- Remove from the heat
- In a bowl mix the beef, egg, cinnamon, Italian seasoning, salt, pepper, and parmesan cheese
- Grab a sauteed piece of eggplant and place about 2 teaspoons of beef on one end roll the eggplant to the other end. Repeat with the rest of the slices
- Place 1/2 of the tomato sauce in a 13x9" baking pan
- Place the rest of the eggplant rolls seam side down
- Top with the rest of the tomato sauce
- Bake covered for 30 minutes
- Uncover for 5 more minutes
- Remove from oven top with parmesan cheese and serve
Notes
- *If you're pressed for time, you can also use jarred tomato sauce
Nutrition Information
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Calories
459kcal
(23%)
Carbohydrates
46g
(15%)
Protein
38g
(76%)
Fat
17g
(26%)
Saturated Fat
7g
(35%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
6g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
123mg
(41%)
Sodium
820mg
(34%)
Potassium
2.103mg
(0%)
Fiber
15g
(60%)
Sugar
27g
(54%)
Vitamin A
1.077IU
(0%)
Vitamin C
43mg
(48%)
Calcium
345mg
(35%)
Iron
9mg
(50%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4-6 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 459 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 459kcal | 23% |
| Carbohydrates | 46g | 15% |
| Protein | 38g | 76% |
| Fat | 17g | 26% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 123mg | 41% |
| Sodium | 820mg | 34% |
| Potassium | 2.103mg | 0% |
| Fiber | 15g | 60% |
| Sugar | 27g | 54% |
| Vitamin A | 1.077IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 43mg | 48% |
| Calcium | 345mg | 35% |
| Iron | 9mg | 50% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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5.0
6 reviews
Excellent
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