Rustic Eggplant With Tomato Sauce
This Eggplant with Tomato Sauce recipe features tender beef and crispy fried eggplant, all smothered in a flavorful tomato and spice sauce.
Ingredients for 8 portions
Instructions
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1
Boil 5 cups of water in a pot on medium heat. Add the beef, chopped onions, 1 teaspoon of black pepper, and 3 bay leaves. Cover and cook for 20 minutes. Stir, cover, and cook for 35 more minutes.
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2
In a pan on high heat, pour 2 cups of oil. Add the chopped eggplants and fry until golden. Set aside in a sieve.
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3
In another pan on medium heat, pour ⅓ cup of oil. Add the sliced onions, tomato sauce, and stir. Add ½ teaspoon of black pepper, five-spice powder, paprika, cumin, and salt. Mix thoroughly. Add the chopped pepper and mix.
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4
Add the beef broth and cooked beef to the pan, then stir. Add the fried eggplant and mix. Set the heat to low and cook for 15 minutes.
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5
Turn off the heat and transfer to a serving dish.
