How to Make Layered Eggplant Hamburger Casserole - A Step-by-Step Guide

Layered Eggplant Hamburger Casserole is a delicious and hearty dish that combines the flavors and textures of eggplant, ground beef, and a rich tomato sauce. This recipe is a must-try for anyone looking to add a new twist to their typical weeknight dinner routine. This casserole is perfect for serving a crowd or for meal prepping for the week ahead.

What makes this dish so special is the combination of the earthy and slightly sweet flavor of the eggplant, the savory and hearty ground ...

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Ingredients

  • 1 ½ pounds lean ground beef
  • 2 onions, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
  • 2 ¼ cups water
  • 1 (14.5 ounce) can peeled and diced tomatoes
  • ⅓ cup dried parsley
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1 eggplant
  • 1 onion, sliced
  • ½ cup dry bread crumbs
  • 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 1 hr 20 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 40 mins
  • Servings: 6
  • Yield: 6 servings

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • In a large skillet over medium heat, saute the ground beef, onion and garlic for 5 to 10 minutes. Drain excess fat. Stir in the tomato paste, water, tomatoes, parsley, thyme, oregano and basil. Set aside.
  • Slice eggplant into 1/4-inch rounds. Place a layer of eggplant into the bottom of a lightly greased 9x12-inch glass baking dish. Then place a layer of the ground beef mixture over the eggplant, followed by a layer of sliced onion. Top this with 1/2 the breadcrumbs and cheese. Then repeat the layers: eggplant, ground beef mixture, sliced onion and remaining breadcrumbs and cheese.
  • Cover and bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 1 hour, remove foil and bake for 20 more minutes.
  • Nutrition

    495 cal.

    • Total Fat: 29g
    • Saturated Fat: 13g
    • Cholesterol: 100mg
    • Sodium: 739mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 27g
    • Dietary Fiber: 7g
    • Total Sugars: 10g
    • Protein: 31g
    • Vitamin C: 20mg
    • Calcium: 297mg
    • Iron: 7mg
    • Potassium: 1061mg