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Beef Stuffed Eggplants 🍆🥩 | Berenjenas Rellenas de Carne a la Parrilla 👌🏻😋

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Beef Stuffed Eggplants

Cultural Context

Beef stuffed eggplants, or 'berenjenas rellenas', are a beloved dish in Argentina, showcasing the country's rich culinary tradition of using fresh vegetables and flavorful meats. This dish often appears in family gatherings, reflecting the importance of sharing meals together. Variations exist across Latin America, with different spices and fillings, but the essence of the dish remains the same: a hearty, comforting meal that brings people together.

ArgentinianARmain
45 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
2 medium eggplants
1 lb ground beef
1 medium onion
3 cloves garlic
2 medium tomatoes
1 medium bell pepper
3 tablespoons olive oil
to taste basil
1 cup Parmesan cheese

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground pork

Ground turkey reduces fat while maintaining flavor.

cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Nutritional yeast is dairy-free and adds umami.

1

Cut the eggplants in half and scoop out the flesh.

2

Roast the red bell pepper until the skin comes off easily.

3

Heat olive oil in a skillet and sauté half an onion until translucent.

4

Add 1 teaspoon of garlic and cook until fragrant.

5

Add ground beef to the skillet and break it apart while cooking.

6

Remove the skin from 2 tomatoes and add them to the skillet.

7

Cook the mixture on medium to low heat, adding a pinch of salt and basil.

8

Mix in the roasted red pepper and remove the bay leaf before serving.

Cooking Techniques

sautéingbaking

Equipment Needed

ovenskilletbaking dishspatulaknifecutting board

Spice Level:

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Dietary

pescatarian

Allergens

dairyegg

Also Known As

Eggplant with BeefBerenjenas Rellenas

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