Traditional Iraqi ‘casserole’- Tepsi Baytinijan

May 29, 2023May 29, 20230 2
Traditional Iraqi 'casserole'- Tepsi Baytinijan with eggplants, tomatoes, beef and more
in Main

Prep

90 min

Cook

50 min

Ready In

140 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

2 large eggplants
2 large tomatoes
1 large onion
6 garlic cloves
1/3 kg ground beef
2 medium potatoes
3 tablespoons tomato paste
pepper
salt
corn oil

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
6
Calories
548
Sugar
8g
Fat
34g
Traditional Iraqi 'casserole'- Tepsi Baytinijan is a popular and traditional dish in Iraq, particularly in the northern regions. Families will usually prepare large portions of the dish to share together. Similar to a lasagna, the dish features layers of eggplant, potatoes, and ground beef in a rich tomato sauce. The eggplant is first salted to draw out any excess moisture, then fried until golden brown to give the dish a crispy texture and smoky flavor. The beef is seasoned with garlic, onion, and spices, making it savory and satisfying. The dish is a beloved comfort food and can be easily adapted with different spices or additional vegetables.

Instructions

1.Slice the eggplants into 1/4 inch thick rounds.
2.Salt the eggplants and leave them for 1 hour to draw out excess moisture.
3.Rinse the eggplants thoroughly and pat them dry.
4.In a large pan, heat up corn oil and fry the eggplants until both sides are lightly golden. Remove and leave to cool.
5.In the same pan, add more corn oil and sauté diced onion until translucent. Add minced garlic.
6.Add tomato paste and diced tomatoes. Season with salt and pepper.
7.Add the ground beef and cook until browned.
8.Layer the fried eggplants on the bottom of a large oven-proof dish. Arrange sliced potatoes on the eggplant layer.
9.Pour the meat sauce over the potatoes.
10.Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake in the oven for 40 minutes at 180°C.
11.After 40 minutes, remove the foil and bake for another 10 minutes until the top layer is slightly browned.

PROS

Traditional Iraqi ‘casserole’- Tepsi Baytinijan is a hearty and flavorful dish that is perfect for a family dinner.
Made with simple, affordable ingredients, it is easy to prepare and can be customized to personal taste preferences.
The dish can also be prepared in advance and reheated for busy weeknights.

CONS

Traditional Iraqi ‘casserole’- Tepsi Baytinijan is a bit time-consuming to prepare, especially with the salting process for the eggplants.
It is also a relatively high calorie and high fat dish because of the ground beef and frying of eggplants.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Eggplants are a low-calorie and low-fat vegetable that are high in fiber and essential vitamins and minerals, including potassium, vitamin C, and vitamin K. Ground beef is a good source of protein, iron, and zinc. However, it is important to limit red meat intake and opt for leaner cuts of meat to reduce saturated fat intake. Tomatoes also contain high levels of vitamin C, potassium, and fiber.

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