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Harissa Beef Stuffed Eggplant

Savory Harissa Beef Stuffed Eggplant for a Hearty Dinner

Discover the magic of Harissa Beef Stuffed Eggplant, a delicious and nutritious dinner option packed with North African flavors.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: North African
Calories: 325
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Eggplant
  • 2 pieces Eggplant
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil
For the Filling
  • 1 medium Onion
  • 3 cloves Garlic minced
  • 500 grams Extra Lean Ground Beef
  • 1 teaspoon Cumin
  • 1 teaspoon Cinnamon
  • 2 tablespoons Tomato Paste
  • 2 tablespoons Harissa Paste adjust to taste
  • 0.5 cup Stock or Water vegetable broth for vegetarian option
  • 1 teaspoon Salt to taste
For Serving
  • 1 cup Plain Yogurt or Greek yogurt
  • 0.25 cup Parsley for garnish

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking sheet
  • large pan
  • knife
  • spoon

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 220°C (440°F).
  2. Slice the eggplants lengthwise, score the insides, brush with olive oil, sprinkle with salt, and bake for about 30 minutes until golden and tender.
  3. Heat olive oil in a pan, add chopped onion, and sauté for 5–7 minutes until soft. Stir in minced garlic and sauté for an additional minute.
  4. Add extra lean ground beef to the pan and cook for 6-8 minutes until browned. Mix in cumin, cinnamon, tomato paste, and harissa paste; cook for 2-3 minutes.
  5. Pour in the stock or water, reduce heat to low, and let simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  6. Scoop out the eggplant flesh, chop it, and fold it into the beef mixture.
  7. Stuff the eggplants with the beef mixture, place them on a baking sheet, and bake at 180°C (350°F) for another 10 minutes.
  8. Serve hot, drizzled with plain yogurt and garnished with parsley.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 325kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 22gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 550mgFiber: 5gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 8mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Adjust harissa to your spice preference. Drain excess liquid from filling to prevent sogginess. Leftovers can be stored in the fridge for up to 3-4 days or frozen for up to 3 months.

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