Description
A delightful Mediterranean dish featuring tender eggplant filled with seasoned ground beef, fresh vegetables, and melted cheese. Perfect for family dinners or gatherings!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium eggplants
- 1 pound ground beef (or a plant-based substitute for a vegetarian option)
- 2 tomatoes, diced
- 1 green pepper, diced
- 1 cup shredded cheese (such as mozzarella or cheddar)
- Olive oil
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Prepare the eggplants: Slice them in half lengthwise and scoop out some of the flesh.
- Brush the insides with olive oil, and season them generously with salt and pepper.
- Cook the beef: In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the ground beef and cook until browned, stirring often.
- Add the diced tomatoes and green pepper. Cook until the vegetables are soft.
- Incorporate chopped eggplant flesh, cooking for a few more minutes until everything is well mixed.
- Stuff each eggplant half with the beef and vegetable mixture. Top generously with shredded cheese.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the eggplants are tender and cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
To customize, consider adding spices like paprika or using different cheeses for unique flavors.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed half
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: stuffed eggplant, Mediterranean recipe, ground beef dish, baked eggplant, family dinner