Stuffed Eggplant simple recipe

Stuffed Eggplant simple recipe

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  • Duration :
  • Prep : 30 MIN
  • Total : 1 HR 20 MIN
  • Servings : 4

Ingredients

  • 1large eggplant
  • 3tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1/2teaspoon grey sea salt
  • 1/4teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2lb ground beef
  • 1onion, diced small (about 1 cup)
  • 1red bell pepper, diced small (about 1 cup)
  • 3cloves garlic, finely chopped
  • 1/2cup chopped fresh parsley
  • 1/2cup chopped fresh basil leaves
  • 1 1/4cups grated pecorino Romano cheese
  • 1/2cup Progresso™ plain panko crispy bread crumbs
  • 1whole egg
  • 2small tomatoes, chopped

    Steps

    • 1 Heat oven to 350°F.
    • 2 Cut the eggplant in half and scoop out the center, leaving enough meat inside the skin so that it holds its shape when baked. Chop eggplant that has been scooped out of the inside; place in saucepan, cover with water and boil until very soft, 10 to 12 minutes.
    • 3 Meanwhile, in a medium sauté pan, heat 1 tablespoon of the olive oil over medium heat. Salt and pepper the beef. Add the seasoned ground beef to the pan, and sauté until all of its liquid is evaporated and the beef begins to brown slightly. Let cool briefly, and chop the cooked beef so that there are no large chunks of meat. In another medium sauté pan over medium heat, add the remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil, and sauté the onion, pepper and garlic together in the oil.
    • 4 In a bowl, mix together the cooked eggplant, vegetables, beef, herbs, 1 cup of the cheese, 1/4 cup of the bread crumbs and the egg. Fill the scooped-out eggplant halves with this mixture, dividing it evenly between the two halves.
    • 5 Top with chopped tomatoes, the remaining 1/4 cup cheese, remaining 1/4 cup bread crumbs, and season with salt and pepper. Place on an oiled oven tray or baking dish, and bake for 50 minutes. Let cool briefly; slice widthwise and serve.

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