Beef and Eggplant Casserole Recipe

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Brief

Prep 30 mins

Cook: 50 mins

Additional: 30 mins

Total: 1hr50 mins

Servings: 8

Yield: 1 8-inch square pan

Beef and Eggplant Casserole Recipe

Ingredients

cooking spray

1 medium eggplant

peeled and sliced into 1/4-inch rounds

1 pinch salt

or more as needed

1 cup cornmeal

½ cup all-purpose flour

1 teaspoon paprika

1 teaspoon cinnamon

1 teaspoon ground ginger

¼ cup vegetable oil

1 pound ground beef

2 cloves garlic

minced

1 medium sweet onion

sliced

2 teaspoons Italian seasoning

salt and ground black pepper to taste

1 (15 ounce) can diced tomatoes

1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese

½ cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese

1 cup shredded Parmesan cheese

Fruits and Vegetables

Directions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spray an 8-inch square glass pan with cooking spray.

Step 2

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.

Step 3

Combine cornmeal flour paprika cinnamon and ginger in a bowl. Dredge eggplant slices in mixture.

Step 4

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.

Step 5

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.

Step 6

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.

Step 7

Bake in the preheated oven until cheese is melted and bubbling and top is golden brown 35 to 40 minutes.

Nutritional Information

Beef and Eggplant Casserole Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:8

Calories: 425.8

% Daily Value *

Protein: 22.8g 46%

Carbohydrates: 28.6g 9%

Dietary Fiber: 4.4g 18%

Sugars: 3.9g

Fat: 24.8g 38%

Saturated Fat: 10.5g 53%

Cholesterol: 66mg 22%

Vitamin A Iu: 585.6IU 12%

Niacin Equivalents: 8.8mg 68%

Vitamin B6: 0.3mg 20%

Vitamin C: 8.1mg 13%

Folate: 83.4mcg 21%

Calcium: 345.1mg 35%

Iron: 3.3mg 18%

Magnesium: 46.4mg 17%

Potassium: 480.1mg 13%

Sodium: 464.7mg 19%

Thiamin: 0.3mg 28%

Calories From Fat: 222.9

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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