Mexican Eggplant

May 30, 2023May 30, 20230 16
Mexican Eggplant with Ground Beef
in Main

Prep

15 min

Cook

35 min

Ready In

50 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

1 pound ground beef
1/4 cup chopped onion
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1 can tomato sauce
1/4 cup chopped green bell pepper
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 eggplant , cut into 1/2-inch slices
salt and ground black pepper to taste
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
4
Calories
448
Sugar
6g
Fat
32g
Mexican Eggplant with Ground Beef is a hearty, filling dish that is sure to satisfy your taste buds. It's a perfect dish for a cold winter evening or for a summer day barbecue with friends. The blend of ground beef, tomato sauce, and spices is complemented by the creamy and delicious eggplant, which adds an intriguing texture to the dish. This delicious dish is perfect for a nutritious and balanced meal for you and your family.

Instructions

1.Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a baking dish.
2.Cook ground beef in a skillet over medium heat until browned and cooked through, about 5 minutes. Drain excess grease.
3.Add onion, flour, tomato sauce, green pepper, oregano, and chili powder to the skillet with the ground beef. Season with salt and black pepper. Simmer for 10 minutes.
4.Meanwhile, season eggplant slices with salt and black pepper. Place on prepared baking dish. Bake in preheated oven for 15 minutes.
5.Remove eggplant slices from oven. Spoon beef mixture over each slice. Sprinkle Cheddar cheese over beef mixture.
6.Return eggplant to oven and bake until cheese is melted and bubbly, about 10 minutes more.

PROS

This dish is a flavorful and unique way to incorporate vegetables into your meal.
The use of eggplant instead of a traditional carbohydrate-based side makes it perfect for those who are watching their carb intake.

CONS

This dish may not be appetizing to those who do not enjoy eggplant.
In addition, the use of ground beef makes it quite high in calories and fat.
This dish should be enjoyed in moderation as part of a balanced diet.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Eggplant is a great source of dietary fiber, vitamins, and minerals such as potassium, magnesium, and copper. It is also low in calories, making it an excellent addition to any weight loss diet.

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