Beef And Eggplant Supper
A hearty, flavorful dish combining seasoned ground beef, tender eggplant, and melted Monterey Jack cheese, perfect for comforting family dinners or casual gatherings.
Ingredients
Instructions
- Cook ground beef in a large skillet until browned, stirring often to crumble.
- Drain off excess fat and remove meat from the skillet, setting aside.
- In the same skillet, heat 1/4 cup oil and 2 tablespoons butter over medium heat.
- Add chopped onion and cook until softened.
- Stir in minced garlic and cook for another minute.
- Add cubed eggplant and cook until tender.
- Return cooked ground beef to the skillet.
- Stir in canned tomatoes, oregano, thyme, salt, and pepper.
- Cook for about 10 minutes to combine flavors.
- Meanwhile, cook macaroni according to package instructions and drain.
- Add cooked macaroni to the meat and vegetable mixture, stirring well.
- Transfer the mixture to a baking dish, sprinkle with shredded Monterey Jack cheese.
- Bake at 375°F (190°C) until cheese is melted and bubbly, about 15 minutes.
Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)
544
kcal
27% DV
Protein
Fat
Carbs
Diet fit
High-fiber
Contains
Milk
Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.
* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).
Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).