A hearty and flavorful dish combining tender eggplants, savory ground beef, and tangy feta cheese. This baked casserole is perfect for a comforting family meal.
📝 Ingredients:
- 500 g (1.1 lbs) ground beef 🥩
- 3 eggplants 🍆
- 4 onions, finely chopped 🧅
- 3 garlic cloves, minced 🧄
- 350 g (12 oz) canned peeled tomatoes 🍅
- 200 g (7 oz) feta cheese 🧀
- 2 tablespoons olive oil 🫒
- Salt 🧂
- Black pepper ⚫
📋 Directions:
- 🍆 Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F). Slice the eggplants lengthwise and place them on a baking rack. Bake for 1 hour, turning them over after 30 minutes.
- 🧄 Meanwhile, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Sauté the onions and garlic until golden, about 5-10 minutes. Turn off the heat and cover.
- 🍅 Once the eggplants are cooked, keep the oven on. Scoop out the flesh of the eggplants with a fork and place it in a blender. Add the ground beef, sautéed onions and garlic, canned tomatoes, and 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Season with salt and pepper, then blend briefly until combined.
- 🧀 Cut the feta into small cubes and stir them into the mixture.
- 🥣 Pour the mixture into a baking dish. Bake in the preheated oven for 45 minutes. For added texture, you can sprinkle breadcrumbs on top or decorate with slices of eggplant before baking.
- 🌟 Serve hot with mashed potatoes and a fresh arugula salad for a complete meal.
📊 Nutritional Information:
- ⏰ Prep Time: 15 minutes
- 🔥 Cooking Time: 1 hour 45 minutes
- ⏳ Total Time: 2 hours
- 🔥 Kcal: Moderate (approx. 350 kcal per serving)
- 🍽️ Servings: 5
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