Beef-Stuffed Eggplant

Name: Beef-Stuffed Eggplant
Ingredients: 1 large eggplant; 1/4 c. onion, chopped; 1 clove garlic; 2 Tbsp. oil; 2 c. cooked beef; 1 c. cooked rice; 1 can tomato paste; 2 Tbsp. dried basil; 1/4 tsp. salt; 1/8 tsp. pepper; 1 c. Mozzarella cheese, shredded

11 ingredients

5 steps

Ingredients

1 large eggplant
1/4 c. onion, chopped
1 clove garlic
2 Tbsp. oil
2 c. cooked beef
1 c. cooked rice
1 can tomato paste
2 Tbsp. dried basil
1/4 tsp. salt
1/8 tsp. pepper
1 c. Mozzarella cheese, shredded

Directions

1

Cut eggplant in half lengthwise. Scoop out pulp. Place cut side up in baking dish. Chop eggplant.
2

In pan, saut chopped eggplant, onion and garlic in oil for 5 minutes until eggplant is soft.
3

Remove from heat. Stir in remaining ingredients, except cheese.
4

Spoon meat and rice mix into eggplant shells. Cover with foil. Pierce foil in several places to allow steam to escape. Bake at 350° for 50 minutes until fork-tender. Remove foil. Sprinkle with cheese.
5

Bake uncovered about 4 minutes longer or until cheese is melted. Cut each in half to serve.