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Harissa Beef Stuffed Eggplant

Harissa Beef Stuffed Eggplant That Will Ignite Your Taste Buds

Discover a flavorful Harissa Beef Stuffed Eggplant recipe that tantalizes your taste buds with savory beef and Middle Eastern spices.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Eggplant
  • 2 medium Eggplants Use medium-sized, ripe for best flavor
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil For drizzling
For the Beef Filling
  • 1 medium Onion Chopped and sautéed until soft
  • 2 cloves Garlic Minced
  • 450 grams Ground Beef Extra lean, can substitute with ground pork or turkey
  • 1 teaspoon Cumin For authentic Middle Eastern flavor
  • 1/2 teaspoon Cinnamon Adds subtle sweetness
  • 2 tablespoons Tomato Paste For moisture
  • 1-2 tablespoons Harissa Paste Adjust based on spice preference
  • 1 cup Stock or Water Low-sodium broth recommended
For the Garnish
  • 1/2 cup Plain Yogurt For drizzle
  • 1/4 cup Parsley Fresh, for garnish

Equipment

  • oven
  • Skillet
  • Baking Sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • Knife
  • Cutting board

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 220°C (440°F) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Slice the eggplants lengthwise, score the inside, brush with olive oil, sprinkle with salt, and bake for 30 minutes.
  3. In a skillet, heat olive oil, sauté onion for 5-7 minutes, stir in garlic, and cook for an additional minute.
  4. Cook the ground beef in the skillet, adding cumin, cinnamon, tomato paste, and harissa paste until browned.
  5. Add stock or water to the beef mixture, bring to a boil, then reduce and simmer for 10 minutes.
  6. Scoop out the soft flesh from baked eggplants, mix with the beef filling, and stuff back into eggplants.
  7. Lower oven temperature to 180°C (350°F) and bake stuffed eggplants for an additional 10 minutes.
  8. Drizzle with yogurt and sprinkle with parsley before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 20gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 5gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 600IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Leftovers can last 3-4 days in the fridge or up to 3 months in the freezer. Reheat in the oven to maintain texture.

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