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eggplant and marinara

Pan-Fried Eggplant with Meat Sauce

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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Italian
Servings 2

Equipment

  • knife
  • cutting board
  • spatula
  • saute pan

Ingredients
  

Meat Sauce

  • 10 oz lean ground beef
  • 1 cup marinara sauce
  • 1/4 cup white onions (diced)
  • 1/2 each green bell pepper (cubed)
  • 1/2 each red bell pepper (cubed)
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1/8 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/8 tsp salt
  • 1/8 tsp pepper

Eggplant

  • 1/2 each eggplant
  • 1 each large eggs
  • 1/4 cup breadcrumbs
  • 1/8 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/8 tsp onion powder
  • 1/8 tsp salt
  • 1 tbsp olive oil

Instructions
 

Meatsauce

  • Add olive oil to a saute pan on medium high heat and saute the onions and bell peppers until they soften
  • Add the ground beef and break it into pieces. Saute until it is golden brown and fully cooked (about 5 to 7 minutes)
  • Next, add the marinara sauce and mix it well. Let it simmer on low for 5 to 7 minutes

Eggplant

  • Next, slice the eggplant into 1/2 inch rounds
  • Prepare the egg wash by scrambling the eggs in a bowl large enough to fit the eggplant
  • Prepare the breadcrumbs and seasonings in another large bowl
  • Dip the eggplant slices in the egg wash, then dredge it in the breadcrumbs, making sure all sides are fully coated
  • In another pan, add oil on medium high heat and place the eggplant slices in the pan
  • Cook on each side for about 2 to 3 minutes until it is golden brown all around
  • Top off the eggplant slices with the meat sauce

Notes

Optional: Top it off with shredded parmesan cheese