Ingredients
Method
Preparation
- Prepare Eggplants: Preheat your oven to 200°C (392°F).
- Slice the eggplants in half lengthwise and scoop out a portion of the flesh to create a cavity for the filling.
- Brush the eggplants with olive oil, and season with ground pepper and salt.
- Place the eggplants on a baking tray and bake for 30 minutes.
- Prepare Filling: While the eggplants are baking, heat 4-5 tablespoons of vegetable oil in a large pan over medium heat.
- Add the chopped onion and minced garlic, and sauté until fragrant.
- Add the ground beef and cook until browned.
- Stir in the chopped tomatoes, red pepper, and green peppers.
- Add 1 teaspoon of tomato paste and mix well.
- Pour in 1 glass of water and season with paprika, black pepper, cumin, thyme, and salt to taste.
- Let the mixture simmer for about 10 minutes until the vegetables are tender and the flavors are well combined.
- Stuff Eggplants: Remove the eggplants from the oven and fill each with the prepared beef mixture.
- Top each stuffed eggplant with grated cheddar cheese.
- Final Baking: Return the stuffed eggplants to the oven and bake for an additional 15 minutes at 200°C (392°F) until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Serve: Remove from the oven and let cool slightly.
- Garnish with chopped parsley and serve warm.
