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Harissa Beef Stuffed Eggplant

Savory Harissa Beef Stuffed Eggplant: A Flavorful Delight

Discover the delightful harmony of harissa and beef in these stuffed eggplants, making for a comforting, gluten-free meal that's perfect for dinner.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: North African
Calories: 325

Ingredients
  

For the Filling
  • 1 lb Extra Lean Ground Beef can substitute with ground turkey or lamb
  • 1 medium Onion yellow onions work beautifully
  • 3 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 tsp Cumin
  • 1 tsp Cinnamon
  • 2 tbsp Tomato Paste
  • 2 tbsp Harissa Paste adjust to preferred heat level
  • 1/2 cup Stock or Water
  • 1 tsp Salt to taste
For the Eggplant
  • 2 medium Eggplant for stuffing
  • 2 tbsp Olive Oil
For Serving
  • 1 cup Plain Yogurt or sour cream
  • 1/4 cup Parsley freshly chopped

Equipment

  • Oven
  • large skillet
  • Baking Sheet
  • Parchment paper

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat the oven to 220°C (440°F). Gather your ingredients and prepare a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  2. Carefully slice the eggplants in half lengthways, score the flesh, brush with olive oil, sprinkle with salt, and bake cut-side down for 30 minutes.
  3. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-low heat, sauté the onion for 5-7 minutes until soft, then stir in minced garlic and cook for 1 more minute.
  4. Increase heat to medium, add ground beef, and cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes. Stir in spices and simmer for 10 minutes.
  5. After the eggplants are roasted, scoop out the flesh, chop finely, and mix with the beef filling.
  6. Stuff the eggplant halves with the beef mixture, pack generously, and bake at 180°C (350°F) for 10 minutes.
  7. Remove from oven, let cool slightly, and serve topped with yogurt and parsley.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 325kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 28gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 11gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 5gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 8mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Eggplant selection is crucial for texture; choose firm medium-sized ones. Taste the filling before stuffing to ensure proper seasoning.

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