Description
This cozy Eggplant Ground Beef Casserole is a comforting, flavor-rich dish made with roasted eggplant, hearty beef-tomato sauce, and a golden egg topping. It’s perfect for weeknight dinners or prepping ahead for guests. Simple, wholesome ingredients with a Mediterranean twist!
Ingredients
2 pounds eggplant, sliced
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 large onion, finely chopped
1 pound ground beef
1 pound chopped tomatoes
1 tablespoon fresh parsley (or 1 tsp dried)
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
½ teaspoon salt
2 eggs, lightly beaten
1 tablespoon almond milk
Instructions
- Prepare the meat sauce:
- Heat 3 tablespoons olive oil in a pan over high heat.
- Add the chopped onion and minced beef; cook until the meat is well‑browned and any liquid has evaporated (about 10 minutes).
- Add the chopped tomatoes, bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat, cover, and let it simmer for 20 minutes, stirring now and then.
- Remove the lid, then stir in the parsley, salt, and black pepper. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. Simmer uncovered for another 10 minutes. Set aside.
- Roast the eggplant slices:
- While the sauce simmers, preheat your oven to 350 °F (175 °C).
- Cut eggplants (skin left on) into ½‑inch slices.
- Line a baking tray with parchment paper, arrange the slices in a single layer, sprinkle lightly with salt, and bake for 15 minutes until softened.
- Assemble the casserole:
- Divide the roasted eggplant slices into three equal piles.
- In an ovenproof dish, layer as follows:
- One third of the eggplant slices
- Half of the meat sauce
- Another third of eggplant slices
- Remaining meat sauce
- Final third of eggplant slices
- Add egg topping & bake:
- In a small bowl, whisk together the eggs, almond milk, and a pinch of salt.
- Pour this mixture evenly over the assembled casserole.
- Return to the oven and bake for 10–15 minutes, or until the top turns golden.
- Rest & serve:
- Remove from the oven and let the casserole rest for about 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
Keep the eggplant skin on for added texture and fiber.
This dish can be assembled ahead and baked later.
Try adding cheese or switching ground beef for turkey or lentils.
Store leftovers in the fridge up to 4 days or freeze for 2 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 6g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Protein: 24g