
Meatballs with eggplants and tomatoes
Description
The recipe won't take much time. A very simple recipe for preparing minced meat with eggplants and tomatoes. Eggplants are shaped into "boats," which are then filled with a stuffing made of minced meat and tomatoes, and sprinkled with cheese. Bake the dish in the oven for about 20 minutes. I hope everything turns out perfectly for you. Serve hot.
Instructions
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Step 1

Wash the eggplants and cut them in half, then remove the flesh with a knife. Sprinkle the eggplants with salt and let them sit for 20 minutes.
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Step 2

Cut the meat into cubes and fry in vegetable oil. Then transfer to a separate container.
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Step 3

Finely chop the onion and sauté in a frying pan. Add the ground meat, chopped tomatoes, garlic, salt, and pepper to taste. Mix well and simmer, covered, for 10 minutes.
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Step 4

Rinse the eggplant boats to remove the salt and pat them dry. Place them on a greased baking sheet. Bake for 10 minutes at 200°C. Then remove the "boats" from the oven, fill them with the stuffing, spread sour cream on top, and sprinkle with grated cheese. Bake for another 10–15 minutes.
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Step 5

Serve at the table.