EGGPLANT AND BEEF CREOLE

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Provided by Marian Burros

Categories     dinner, main course

Time 30m

Yield 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 pound eggplant
Nonstick cooking spray
12 ounces whole onion or 11 ounces chopped, ready-cut onion (2 1/4 to 2 1/2 cups)
1 teaspoon olive oil
2 large cloves garlic
8 ounces extra-lean ground beef
8 ounces whole yellow or red bell pepper or 7 ounces chopped, ready-cut pepper (1 1/2 cups)
3 cups canned plum tomatoes, drained
1/4 cup dry red wine
2 sprigs fresh oregano to yield 1 tablespoon chopped
1/8 teaspoon hot red pepper flakes or more to taste
1/8 teaspoon salt
Freshly ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Turn on the broiler and cover broiler rack with aluminum foil. Wash and trim eggplant, but do not peel. Slice off both ends. Cut remaining eggplant into 1/4-inch thick slices and spray lightly with pan spray. Arrange in pan, and broil 2 to 3 inches from heat source, about 5 to 7 minutes.
  • Chop whole onion. Heat nonstick pan large enough to hold all the ingredients until it is very hot. Spray pan and add 1 teaspoon oil; reduce heat to medium high and saute onions until they begin to soften and turn golden.
  • Mince and add garlic. After 30 seconds, push the onions and garlic to one side. Add ground beef, breaking it into small pieces. Stir and brown.
  • Turn eggplant, spray with pan spray and continue broiling to brown on second side.
  • Wash, dry, trim, seed and chop pepper. When beef is brown, stir in the peppers and the onion mixture.
  • Drain the tomatoes, and squeeze them in hands to crush. Add to pan along with the wine.
  • Remove the eggplant.
  • Wash and dry the oregano and chop; stir in with the hot pepper flakes.
  • Cut up the eggplant and stir into the pan, seasoning with salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 507, UnsaturatedFat 14 grams, Carbohydrate 53 grams, Fat 19 grams, Fiber 16 grams, Protein 32 grams, SaturatedFat 4 grams, Sodium 257 milligrams, Sugar 26 grams, TransFat 0 grams

Bishesh Paswan
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This dish is a great way to use up leftover eggplant. The sauce is very flavorful and the beef is cooked to perfection. I would definitely make this dish again.


Ayanna Cornelius
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I was really impressed with this recipe. The eggplant and beef were cooked perfectly and the sauce was very flavorful. I served it over rice and it was a perfect meal.


Joseph Mumo
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This is the best eggplant and beef creole I've ever had! The flavors are incredible and the dish is so easy to make. I will definitely be making this again and again.


Akbar Usman
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This dish was a little too spicy for my taste, but I still enjoyed it. The eggplant and beef were cooked perfectly and the sauce was very flavorful. I would definitely make it again, but I would use less cayenne pepper.


Calvin Hummel
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I'm not a big fan of eggplant, but I really enjoyed this dish. The eggplant was cooked perfectly and the sauce was very flavorful. I'll definitely be making this again.


Allah Allah
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This recipe is a keeper! The eggplant and beef were cooked to perfection and the sauce was incredible. I served it over rice and it was a perfect meal.


Letter S
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I've made this dish several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The eggplant is always cooked perfectly and the sauce is always flavorful and delicious.


Fran5 Heartbreaker
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This is a great recipe for a weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make, and the leftovers are just as good as the first night.


Zubair Jeenah
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I made this dish for my family and they loved it! The eggplant was cooked perfectly and the sauce was very flavorful. I served it over rice and it was a perfect meal.


Latange Craig
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This dish was a little too spicy for my taste, but I still enjoyed it. The eggplant and beef were cooked perfectly and the sauce was very flavorful. I would definitely make it again, but I would use less cayenne pepper.


Tins Matteson
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I'm not a big fan of eggplant, but I really enjoyed this dish. The eggplant was cooked perfectly and the sauce was very flavorful. I'll definitely be making this again.


Smith Naomi
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This recipe is a keeper! The eggplant and beef were cooked to perfection and the sauce was incredible. I served it over rice and it was a perfect meal.


Dj Avishek Raj
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I've made this dish several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The eggplant is always cooked perfectly and the sauce is always flavorful and delicious.


matiqueo brownlee
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This eggplant and beef creole is a great dish for a weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make, and the leftovers are just as good as the first night.


Magarni Nanu
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I was skeptical about the combination of eggplant and beef, but I was pleasantly surprised. The flavors worked really well together and the dish was very satisfying. I'll definitely be making this again.


Razvan Ifrim
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This recipe was easy to follow and the results were amazing. The eggplant and beef were cooked to perfection and the sauce was incredibly flavorful. I will definitely be making this dish again.


Patricia Arthur
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I made this dish last night and it was a huge success! The eggplant was cooked perfectly and the sauce was flavorful and rich. My guests raved about it!


Susan McCracken
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I've been looking for a new creole recipe, and this one did not disappoint. The combination of eggplant and beef was unique and delicious. I'll be making this again soon!


Khizra Zahid
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This eggplant and beef creole was a hit with my family. The flavors were incredible, and the dish was so easy to make. I will definitely be making this again!