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    Beefy Eggplant Bake


    Source of Recipe


    taste of home, posted by stella

    List of Ingredients




    1/3 cup chopped onion
    1/4 cup finely chopped celery
    1 teaspoon dried parsley flakes
    1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
    2 tablespoons vegetable oil
    1 can (14-1/2 ounces) Italian stewed tomatoes
    1/4 cup tomato paste
    1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
    1-1/4 teaspoons salt, divided
    1/2 teaspoon pepper, divided
    1 bay leaf
    3/4 cup all-purpose flour
    1 cup buttermilk
    1 medium eggplant, peeled and cut into
    3/8-inch slices Additional vegetable oil
    1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
    1 pound ground beef, cooked and drained
    2 cups (8 ounces) shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
    1-1/2 teaspoons minced fresh parsley

    Recipe



    In a large saucepan, saute onion, celery, parsley and garlic powder in oil until tender. Stir in the tomatoes, tomato paste, oregano, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon pepper and bay leaf. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 1 hour. Discard bay leaf.

    In a shallow dish, combine flour and remaining salt and pepper. Place buttermilk in another shallow dish. Dip eggplant in buttermilk, then in flour mixture.

    In a large skillet, cook eggplant in batches in 1 in. of hot oil until golden brown on each side; drain. Place half of eggplant in a greased 13-in. x 9-in. x 2-in. baking dish. Top with half of Parmesan cheese, beef, tomato mixture and mozzarella cheese. Top with remaining eggplant, Parmesan cheese, beef and tomato mixture.

    Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 30 minutes or until heated through. Sprinkle with the remaining mozzarella cheese. Bake 5-10 minutes longer or until cheese is melted. Let stand for 10 minutes before serving. Garnish with parsley.

    YIELD: 8 Servings

 

 

 


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