Description
A savory and comforting dish made with tender eggplant cooked in a rich, spiced minced beef sauce, perfect for a hearty family meal.
Ingredients
- 500 g minced beef
- 2 medium eggplants, diced
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1 cup canned crushed tomatoes
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup water or beef stock
- Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a large pan over medium heat and sauté the diced eggplant until lightly golden. Remove and set aside.
- Add the remaining oil to the pan and cook the chopped onion until soft and translucent.
- Add the minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add the minced beef and cook until browned, breaking it apart with a spoon.
- Stir in tomato paste, crushed tomatoes, cumin, cinnamon, paprika, salt, and black pepper.
- Add water or beef stock, mix well, and let simmer for 10 minutes.
- Return the eggplant to the pan and gently mix into the sauce.
- Cover and simmer for another 10 minutes until eggplant is tender and flavors are well combined.
- Garnish with fresh parsley if desired and serve hot.
Notes
- Can be served with rice, flatbread, or mashed potatoes.
- Eggplant can be oven-roasted instead of pan-fried for a lighter version.
- Adjust spices to taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern