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Eggplant casserole with cheese and minced meat
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Eggplant casserole with cheese and minced meat

120 min4 serv.20 февр. 2026 г.

Description

The recipe won't take much time. You can use any meat for the minced filling. Eggplants should be cut into pieces and roasted or fried beforehand. First, spread the sauce, then place the eggplants on top. Sprinkle with grated cheese and bake until done. The casserole can be served as a standalone dish. Serve hot.

Instructions

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    Step 1

    Step 1

    1. Wash the eggplants and trim the ends. Slice them into 2.5 cm thick rounds. Sprinkle the eggplant slices evenly with salt on both sides and set aside for 45 minutes.

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    Step 2

    Step 2

    2. After 45 minutes, squeeze the water out of the eggplants using your fingers and paper towels. Pour 3 tablespoons of olive oil over the eggplants and wait for them to absorb it.

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    Step 3

    Step 3

    3. Prepare three small bowls: put flour in one, beat the eggs in the second, and place the breadcrumbs in the third. Add grated Parmesan (20 grams) to the breadcrumbs and mix. Then, one by one, place the eggplant slices into the flour, coating both sides evenly.

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    Step 4

    4. After the flour, dip the eggplant in egg, then in the mixture of breadcrumbs and grated Parmesan. Shake off the excess and place on a baking rack.

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    Step 5

    5. Preheat the oven to 190 degrees. Place the prepared eggplants for baking in the oven. Cook for 30-40 minutes, until the breading turns light brown.

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    Step 6

    6. While the eggplants are baking, prepare the sauce for them. Peel and chop the onion and garlic, then place them in a skillet preheated with olive oil, and cook until the onion turns brown. Then add the ground meat and cook until done, then pour in the wine. Once the wine has slightly evaporated, add the peeled and chopped tomatoes, pour in water, add salt, oregano, and pepper, and simmer over low heat until a sauce forms.

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    Step 7

    Step 7

    7. When the eggplants are ready, remove them and increase the oven temperature to 260 degrees. Pour the sauce into a baking dish and place the eggplants on top. Grate the mozzarella on a medium grater and sprinkle it over the eggplants. Return them to the oven for 10-15 minutes, until the cheese hardens and turns golden brown.

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    Step 8

    8. Serve the ready casserole immediately or slightly later.