Description
This savory baked eggplant dish layers tender eggplant slices with seasoned ground beef and a rich cheese topping. It’s a comforting, Mediterranean-inspired casserole perfect for family dinners.
Ingredients
- 2 large eggplants
- Olive oil, for brushing
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 500g ground beef
- 1 medium onion, finely diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 240g shredded mozzarella cheese
- 120g freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- Fresh basil leaves, for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 190°C (375°F). Slice eggplants lengthwise into 1.25cm thick slices.
- Arrange eggplant slices on a baking sheet, brush both sides with olive oil, and season with salt and pepper.
- Brown ground beef in a large skillet over medium heat. Add diced onion, minced garlic, dried oregano, dried basil, salt, and pepper. Cook until onions are translucent.
- In a greased baking dish, layer eggplant slices, meat filling, and repeat, finishing with eggplant on top.
- Sprinkle mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses evenly over the top layer of eggplant.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, until cheese is melted and bubbling.
- Let rest for 5 minutes before garnishing with fresh basil and serving.
Notes
- This dish can be prepared ahead of time and refrigerated before baking.
- Leftovers taste better the next day.
- Can be frozen before or after baking.
- Prep Time: 20 min
- Cook Time: 30 min
- Category: Side Dishes
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 385
- Sugar: N/A
- Sodium: N/A
- Fat: 24.8 g
- Saturated Fat: N/A
- Unsaturated Fat: N/A
- Trans Fat: N/A
- Carbohydrates: 12.5 g
- Fiber: N/A
- Protein: 29.6 g
- Cholesterol: N/A
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