Beefy Eggplant Parmigiana

Beefy Eggplant Parmigiana
Beefy Eggplant Parmigiana might be just the Mediterranean recipe you are searching for. For $1.54 per serving, you get a main course that serves 8. One serving contains 499 calories, 23g of protein, and 36g of fat. Head to the store and pick up additional canolan oil, salt, flour, and a few other things to make it today. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes roughly 1 hour and 45 minutes.

Instructions

1
In a large saucepan, saute onion, celery and garlic powder in oil until tender. Stir in the tomatoes, tomato paste, parsley, oregano, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon pepper and bay leaf. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 1 hour. Discard bay leaf.
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In a large skillet, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink; drain and set aside. In a shallow dish, combine flour and remaining salt and pepper.
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3
Place buttermilk in another shallow dish. Dip eggplant in buttermilk, then in flour mixture.
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In a large skillet, cook eggplant in batches in 1/2 in. of hot oil until golden brown on each side; drain.
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Place half of eggplant in a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish. Top with half of Parmesan cheese, beef and tomato mixture.
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Sprinkle with 1 cup mozzarella cheese. Top with remaining eggplant, Parmesan cheese, beef and tomato mixture.
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7
Bake, uncovered, at 350 for 30 minutes or until heated through.
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8
Sprinkle with the remaining mozzarella cheese.
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9
Bake 5-10 minutes longer or until cheese is melted.
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Let stand for 10 minutes before serving.
11
Sprinkle with parsley.
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DifficultyExpert
Ready In1 h, 45 m.
Servings8
Health Score16
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