Editorial sample recipeEgyptianbeginnerhalalgluten-free

Egyptian Spiced Beef And Eggplant Mesakaa Skillet

Name: Egyptian Spiced Beef And Eggplant Mesakaa Skillet
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Egyptian
Ingredients: 1 large eggplant, sliced into 1/2-inch rounds; 3 tbsp olive oil; 450 g halal ground beef, lean; 1 medium yellow onion, diced; 4 clove garlic, minced; 1 medium green bell pepper, diced; 1.5 cup crushed tomatoes, canned; 1 tsp ground cumin; 0.5 tsp ground allspice; 1 tsp salt

A comforting Egyptian skillet layering fried eggplant slices and spiced ground beef simmered in a garlic-infused tomato and green pepper sauce.

Prep: 15 min
Cook: 30 min
Total: 45 min

AI-generated illustration of Egyptian Spiced Beef And Eggplant Mesakaa Skillet

AI illustration

Technique to learn

Taming Eggplant Bitterness

Pre-salting eggplant slices for 10 minutes draws out excess moisture and bitterness, ensuring a crisp exterior when browned.

Instructions

Step 1: Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Fry eggplant slices until golden brown on both sides, about 3 minutes per side, then remove and set aside on paper towels.
Step 2: In the same skillet, add the remaining oil and diced onion. Cook for 4 minutes until softened.

Step 3: Add ground beef, ground cumin, and ground allspice. Brown the meat thoroughly for 6 minutes, breaking it into small crumbles.

Step 4: Stir in minced garlic and diced green bell pepper, cooking for another 2 minutes until fragrant.

Step 5: Pour in crushed tomatoes and salt, bring to a simmer, and nestle the browned eggplant slices back into the beef sauce.

Step 6: Cover and simmer over low heat for 12 minutes to allow the eggplant to absorb the savory tomato beef sauce before serving warm.

Cooking tips

Slice eggplant evenly so it cooks uniformly without absorbing excessive oil.
Original home-cooking adaptation inspired by Egyptian; regional versions vary.
Use halal-certified meat, poultry, stock, sauces, cheese and other processed ingredients. Check labels and avoid cross-contamination. Recipe screening is not halal certification.

Sign in to save this recipe, plan it, and log it when you cook it.

Sign in