Baked Eggplant with Ground Beef
(Easy Cheesy Casserole)

This baked eggplant with ground beef is a comforting, flavor-packed dish made with layers of tender eggplant, soft potatoes, and a rich, savory meat sauce. Finished with melted cheese, it turns into a golden, irresistible casserole.

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It’s a perfect family-style meal that combines simple ingredients into something deeply satisfying and hearty.

Ingredients

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• 1 medium onion, chopped

• 400 g ground beef

• Salt and black pepper

• 1 tablespoon tomato paste

• 2 small red peppers (kapya), chopped

• 2 green peppers, chopped

• 3 eggplants, sliced

• 2 small potatoes, sliced

• 1–1 1/2 cups kasar cheese (or mozzarella), grated

• Olive oil (for frying)

• Water (a small amount for cooking)

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👩‍🍳 How to Make Baked Eggplant with Ground Beef

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1. Heat a pan and sauté the chopped onion until soft.

2. Add the ground beef and cook until browned.

3. Stir in tomato paste, chopped peppers, salt, and black pepper.

4. Add a small amount of water and let it simmer until slightly thickened.

5. In a separate pan, lightly fry the eggplant slices in olive oil until softened.

6. Fry or sauté the potato slices until slightly tender.

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Assemble:

1. In a baking dish, layer the eggplant and potatoes.

2. Spread the meat mixture evenly over the vegetables.

3. Top with grated cheese.

4. Bake in a preheated oven at 180°C (350°F) for about 10–15 minutes, until the cheese is melted and bubbly.

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Serve warm.

🔥 Tips for Best Results

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• Don’t overcrowd the pan when frying eggplants

• Lightly salt eggplants beforehand to reduce bitterness (optional)

• Keep the meat sauce slightly juicy for better texture

• Use a good melting cheese for best results