Hearty Healthy Eggplant Beef Recipe
Beefy, savory and so satisfying, this Eggplant Beef Bake is a deliciously healthy hearty meal from Gulf Coast Favorites cookbook. Full of fiber and lean protein, this tasty casserole style meal is sure to fill up even the hungriest of eaters. Use brown rice to amp up the fiber, vitamins and minerals!
| Servings 8 servings |
- 6 cups peeled chopped, eggplant
- 1 onion chopped
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 1/2 pound ground sirloin
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano leaves
- 1/2 teaspoon dried basil leaves
- 3 cups cooked rice brown preferred
- salt and pepper to taste
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 1 cup shredded part-skim, mozzarella cheese
Ingredients
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- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- In a large nonstick skillet coated with nonstick cooking spray, sauté eggplant, onion, garlic, and meat until meat is done and eggplant is tender, about 20 minutes. Add oregano, basil, and rice. Season to taste and mix well.
- Transfer to a 2-quart casserole dish. Cover with marinara sauce and sprinkle with cheese. Bake for 20–30 minutes or until thoroughly heated.
Calories 212, Calories from fat 24% , Fat 6 g, Saturated Fat 2 g, Cholesterol 25 mg, Sodium 372 mg, Carbohydrate 28 g, Dietary Fiber 5 g, Sugars 3 g, Protein 13 g, Diabetic Exchanges: 1 1/2 starch, 1 vegetable, 1 1/2 lean meat
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Lundberg Organic Rice – Basmati Brown – 32 oz
McCormick Oregano Leaves, 1.37 ozRao’s Homemade Pasta Sauce, Tomato Basil, 24 oz
Louisiana Cookbook Offers Best Healthy Recipes
Did you know eggplant is commonly used as a vegetable in cooking but is defined botanically as a fruit?! And ensure you are choosing the leanest cuts of meat by looking for those ending in “loin” or “round.” Beef is rich in a well-absorbed form of iron which helps your body use oxygen efficiently and prevents anemia.
If you want healthy southern recipes, turn to Gulf Coast Favorites cookbook. All of Holly’s cookbooks have a ‘Pantry Stocking Guide’ to help stock your pantry and help you whip up healthy meals in a hurry! “A well-stocked pantry is like a permanent shopping list!” Then, you can cook any meal in 30 minutes.
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