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Turkish Baked Eggplant And Spiced Beef Tava

Name: Turkish Baked Eggplant And Spiced Beef Tava
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Turkish
Ingredients: 2 large globe eggplants, cubed into 1-inch pieces; 3 tbsp olive oil; 450 g ground beef; 1 large yellow onion, diced; 1 medium green bell pepper, diced; 4 cloves garlic, minced; 2 tbsp tomato paste; 1 tbsp pul biber pepper flakes; 1 tsp dried oregano

Layered roasted eggplant and seasoned ground beef baked in a rich pepper-tomato sauce.

Prep: 15 min
Cook: 35 min
Total: 50 min

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Technique to learn

Tava Skillet Baking

Combining pre-roasted vegetables and seasoned pan-braised meats in a single vessel for a final high-heat oven bake.

Instructions

Step 1: Preheat oven to 400F (200C). Toss cubed eggplants with 2 tablespoons olive oil and half teaspoon salt on a baking sheet, then roast for 20 minutes until golden.
Step 2: Heat remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil in an oven-safe skillet over medium heat. Add ground beef and cook for 6 minutes until browned, breaking it into small bits.

Step 3: Add diced onion, green bell pepper, and garlic to the skillet. Sauté for 5 minutes until vegetables soften.

Step 4: Stir in tomato paste, pul biber flakes, dried oregano, salt, and 1/2 cup hot water. Simmer for 3 minutes to create a glossy sauce.

Step 5: Gently fold roasted eggplant cubes into the beef skillet mixture until combined.

Step 6: Transfer skillet to oven and bake at 400F (200C) for 12 minutes until sauce bubbles and flavors meld.

Cooking tips

Pre-roasting eggplants prevents them from absorbing excessive oil and keeps their shape in the final bake.
Pul biber adds a fruity, mild chili heat that defines traditional tava dishes without overwhelming spice.
Original home-cooking adaptation inspired by Turkish; 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.

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