Eggplants with minced meat baked in the oven
Description
The recipe won't take much time. Eggplants with minced meat are very similar to the well-known "boats," with the only difference being that here the eggplant isn't cut in half lengthwise, but simply has a slit made in the middle. Serve hot.
Instructions
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Step 1
Wash the eggplants and make a cut in the middle. Bake in the microwave for 5-6 minutes or in the oven for 30-40 minutes. The eggplants should be almost cooked.
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Step 2
Prepare the filling. Peel the onion, wash it, and finely chop. Place in a frying pan with refined sunflower oil.
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Step 3
Sauté the onion until translucent and add the minced garlic.
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Step 4
Place the meat mince in a frying pan. I'm using chicken mince, but you can use any type according to your preference.
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Step 5
Brown the minced meat, stirring constantly, for 10-12 minutes.
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Step 6
Remove the skin from the tomato, chop it any way you like, and add it to the pan with the minced meat. You can use tomato juice, as I do, prepared for the winter.
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Step 7
Mix the ground meat with tomato, season with salt to taste. You can add pepper, along with any herbs and spices.
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Step 8
Fill the eggplants with the prepared stuffing.
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Step 9
Place a slice of tomato on each eggplant.
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Step 10
Pour the eggplants with chopped tomatoes, tomato juice, or tomato juice.
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Step 11
Bake in the oven for 35-40 minutes at a temperature of 185-190 degrees.
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Step 12
Grate any hard cheese. Remove the eggplants from the oven, sprinkle with cheese, and return to the oven.
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Step 13
Keep the eggplants in the oven for another 5 minutes, until the cheese is completely melted.
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Step 14
Place the finished stuffed eggplants on a plate and serve hot.