Turkish Eggplant and Beef Bake

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 200°C. Arrange eggplant slices on a tray, brush with 30 ml olive oil, and bake for 15 minutes until tender and light brown.

2. 2

   Heat remaining 15 ml olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add diced onion and garlic, stirring until translucent and fragrant.

3. 3

   Add ground beef to the skillet over medium-high heat. Break it up with a spoon and cook until fully browned and no pink remains.

4. 4

   Stir in green peppers, tomato paste, diced tomatoes, and 100 ml water. Simmer on medium heat for 5 minutes until sauce thickens slightly.

5. 5

   In a baking dish, place the baked eggplant slices in an even layer. Pour the beef and tomato mixture evenly over the top.

6. 6

   Bake at 200°C for 15 minutes until sauce is bubbling at the edges and flavours melt together. Serve hot.