I developed this recipe one summer when my husband grew eggplant in the garden. I was thrilled when it won high honors at a national beef contest. -Celeste Copper, Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 1h45m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 20
Steps:
- In a large saucepan, saute onion, celery and garlic powder in oil until tender. Stir in the tomatoes, water, tomato paste, parsley, oregano, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon pepper and bay leaf. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 1 hour. Discard bay leaf., In a large skillet, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink, breaking it into crumbles; drain and set aside. In a shallow dish, combine flour and remaining salt and pepper. Place buttermilk in another shallow dish. Dip eggplant in buttermilk, then in flour mixture., In a large skillet, cook eggplant in batches in 1/2 in. of hot oil until golden brown on each side; drain. , Place half the eggplant in a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Top with half the Parmesan cheese, beef and tomato mixture. Sprinkle with 1 cup mozzarella cheese. Top with remaining eggplant, Parmesan cheese, beef and tomato mixture. , Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 30 minutes or until heated through. Sprinkle with the remaining mozzarella cheese. Bake 5-10 minutes longer or until cheese is melted. Let stand for 10 minutes before serving. Sprinkle with parsley.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 498 calories, Fat 33g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 58mg cholesterol, Sodium 841mg sodium, Carbohydrate 27g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 22g protein.
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Princess 92
[email protected]I made this dish for a party and it was a huge hit. The eggplant was cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.
Rajunabiaraju Nabia
[email protected]This dish was a bit time-consuming to make, but it was worth it. The eggplant was cooked perfectly and the sauce was flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.
Ntsakiso Ntsakelo
[email protected]I've made this dish several times and it's always a favorite. The eggplant is always cooked perfectly and the sauce is delicious. I highly recommend this recipe.
Abir Ahmed
[email protected]This dish was easy to make and turned out great. The eggplant was cooked perfectly and the sauce was flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.
Ibrahim Naseri
[email protected]I made this dish for a party and it was a huge hit. The eggplant was cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.
Crys Murphy
[email protected]This dish was a bit time-consuming to make, but it was worth it. The eggplant was cooked perfectly and the sauce was flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.
Tawsif Ahmed Sujon
[email protected]I've made this dish several times and it's always a favorite. The eggplant is always cooked perfectly and the sauce is delicious. I highly recommend this recipe.
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[email protected]This dish was easy to make and turned out great. The eggplant was cooked perfectly and the sauce was flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.
Jo Brian
[email protected]I made this dish for a party and it was a huge hit. The eggplant was cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.
Unique Simon
[email protected]This dish was a bit time-consuming to make, but it was worth it. The eggplant was cooked perfectly and the sauce was flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.
Michael Lunsford
[email protected]I've made this dish several times and it's always a favorite. The eggplant is always cooked perfectly and the sauce is delicious. I highly recommend this recipe.
Replace Pwakuli
[email protected]This dish was easy to make and turned out great. The eggplant was cooked perfectly and the sauce was flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.
NBD Kromer29
[email protected]I made this dish last night and it was a hit with my family. The eggplant was so tender and the sauce was perfect. I will definitely be making this again.
nimal jayasinghe
[email protected]This dish was absolutely delicious! The eggplant was cooked perfectly and the sauce was flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.