BEEF AND EGGPLANT CASSEROLE
Layers of fried eggplant, seasoned ground beef, tomatoes, and cheeses are easily thrown together and baked to delicious perfection in this casserole dinner dish.
Provided by ladyindigo
Categories Fruits and Vegetables Vegetables Eggplant
Time 1h50m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spray an 8-inch square glass pan with cooking spray.
- Place eggplant slices on paper towels and sprinkle with salt. Top slices with additional paper towels; allow salt to draw off some of the moisture, 30 to 45 minutes. Press down on paper towels to get as much moisture out as you can.
- Combine cornmeal, flour, paprika, cinnamon, and ginger in a bowl. Dredge eggplant slices in mixture.
- Heat vegetable oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Place floured eggplant slices in pan and cook until edges start to brown, 3 to 5 minutes. Flip; cook until crisp on edges but still soft in centers, 3 to 4 minutes more. Remove from heat and set aside.
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir ground beef in the hot skillet until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes. Add garlic, onion, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Cook and stir until onions are softened and translucent, 3 to 4 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside.
- Layer eggplant slices to cover bottom of the prepared pan; follow with ground beef, 1/2 can diced tomatoes, 1/2 the Cheddar cheese and 1/2 the Monterey Jack cheese. Repeat layers, starting with eggplant slices. Dredge any remaining eggplant slices in Parmesan cheese and place on top of casserole.
- Bake in the preheated oven until cheese is melted and bubbling and top is golden brown, 35 to 40 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 425.8 calories, Carbohydrate 28.6 g, Cholesterol 66 mg, Fat 24.8 g, Fiber 4.4 g, Protein 22.8 g, SaturatedFat 10.5 g, Sodium 464.7 mg, Sugar 3.9 g
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GARENA 83
[email protected]I made this casserole for a potluck and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it and asked for the recipe. I will definitely be making this again.
Pratiksha Shrestha
[email protected]This casserole was a hit with my family! The eggplant was cooked perfectly and the beef was tender and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.
Onecia Faia
[email protected]I made this casserole for my family and they loved it! The eggplant was cooked perfectly and the beef was tender and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.
Romeo Raja
[email protected]This casserole was delicious! The eggplant was so tender and the beef was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.
Alyna Kings
[email protected]I've made this casserole several times and it's always a favorite. It's easy to make and the leftovers are even better the next day. I highly recommend this recipe.
Mercy Okyere
[email protected]This casserole was easy to make and turned out great! The flavors were well-balanced and the texture was perfect. I will definitely be making this again.
Abubakar Abdul
[email protected]I made this casserole for a potluck and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it and asked for the recipe. I will definitely be making this again.
Ruairidh Urquhart
[email protected]This casserole was a hit with my family! The eggplant was cooked perfectly and the beef was tender and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.
BadBoiiLeo
[email protected]I made this casserole for my family and they loved it! The eggplant was cooked perfectly and the beef was tender and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.
Caden Macpherson
[email protected]This casserole was delicious! The eggplant was so tender and the beef was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.
clement ikenna
[email protected]I've made this casserole several times and it's always a favorite. It's easy to make and the leftovers are even better the next day. I highly recommend this recipe.
Quint
[email protected]This casserole was easy to make and turned out great! The flavors were well-balanced and the texture was perfect. I will definitely be making this again.
Shiqz Mwara
[email protected]I made this casserole for a potluck and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it and asked for the recipe. I will definitely be making this again.
Samuel Isowade
[email protected]This casserole was a hit with my family! The eggplant was cooked perfectly and the beef was tender and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.
Richard L
[email protected]I made this casserole for my family and they loved it! The eggplant was cooked perfectly and the beef was tender and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.
Raja Chand
[email protected]This casserole was delicious! The eggplant was so tender and the beef was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.
Dzidzai Bamu
[email protected]I've made this casserole several times and it's always a favorite. It's easy to make and the leftovers are even better the next day. I highly recommend this recipe.
Robiul Hasan Sabbir
[email protected]This casserole was easy to make and turned out great! The flavors were well-balanced and the texture was perfect. I will definitely be making this again.
Luyanda Nongawuza
[email protected]I made this casserole for a potluck and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it and asked for the recipe. I will definitely be making this again.
Tshepiso Polihali
[email protected]This casserole was a hit with my family! The eggplant was cooked perfectly and the beef was tender and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.