This Old fashioned eggplant casserole recipe is a delicious combination of eggplants, tomato sauce, garlic and minced beef. Also, the spices give a nice kick to the flavourful recipe. This recipe is suitable for a wonderful family dinner; I believe the whole family will love it.

Old Fashioned Eggplant Casserole Recipe Ingredients:

In this recipe, you will be making the components separately. You will cook the minced beef, grill the eggplants and then combine them with tomato sauce.

Minced Beef Ingredients:

• Minced beef
• Onion
• Salt
• Ground black pepper
• Ground ginger
• Chilli powder
• Bay leaf
• Cloves
• Ground cinnamon
• Cinnamon stick

Eggplant Recipe Ingredients:

• Eggplants
• Garlic clove
• Salt
• Ground black pepper
• Tomato sauce

How To Make Old Fashioned Eggplant Casserole

Making The Beef:

• In a small pot add the minced beef, minced onion and all the spices on medium heat.
• Then, add 2 cups of water, cook for 20 to 25 minutes or until all the liquids have reduced and the meat is fully cooked.

Grilling The Eggplants:

• Peel the eggplants then wash and drain.
• Then, spray an oven sheet with oil then place the eggplants and spray the top and bottom of each piece with oil.
• After that, bake for 20 minutes or until the eggplants cooked.

Assemble Everything:

• In a small bowl, add the tomato sauce, minced garlic, salt and pepper then stir.
• Place a layer of the grilled eggplants in an oven dish and top with some of the tomato sauce.
• Then, add a layer of the beef.
• Add some tomato sauce.
• Repeat with the remaining eggplants.
• Then, bake for 40 minutes.
• After that, garnish with some chopped parsley.
• Serve hot.

Tips and Variations

• Substitute minced beef for chicken.
• Add some mozzarella or cheddar cheese.
• Add a pinch of dried basil, thyme or Italian seasoning mix.
• Feel free to add roast some potatoes or bell pepper and add them to the eggplant casserole.

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• Grilled Chicken Liver With Garlic And Lemon Juice
• Homemade Creamy Lentil Soup – Vegan Recipe
• Cheesy Cauliflower Rice Recipe – Easy Made Cauliflower Rice
• Tasty And Spicy Prawns With Tomato Sauce

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With very few ingredients you can enjoy this eggplant recipe with minced beef for dinner. It is a healthy and delicious dish that I really like and highly recommend. I prefer having it with a healthy side dish of green salad. In conclusion, this is a must-try recipe.

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