Description
Baked ground beef and eggplant is a comforting dish that beautifully combines layers of tender eggplant with savory ground beef, all topped with gooey melted cheese. This hearty recipe is easy to prepare, making it perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings with friends. With its rich flavors and inviting aroma, it’s sure to become a family favorite that warms the heart and satisfies the palate.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 2 medium eggplants, sliced into ?-inch rounds
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 3–4 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 cups tomato sauce
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (or Parmesan)
- 2 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375?F (190?C).
- Slice eggplants, sprinkle with salt, and let sit for 20 minutes to draw out moisture.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil and saut? onions until translucent. Add garlic and ground beef; cook until browned.
- Stir in tomato sauce and seasoning; simmer for 5 minutes.
- In a baking dish, layer eggplant slices and half of the meat mixture. Repeat layers.
- Top with cheese and bake for 30-35 minutes until bubbly and golden.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 60mg