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İmambayıldı

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A classic Turkish dish featuring eggplants stuffed with a flavorful minced meat mixture, baked to perfection.

01:15:00 total

Serves 4

medium

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Ingredients

  1. eggplants - watch the video to see (prepared and scored)
  2. olive oil - watch the video to see (extra virgin, for marinating and cooking)
  3. salt - watch the video to see (for marinating eggplants)
  4. onion - watch the video to see (finely chopped)
  5. garlic - watch the video to see (minced)
  6. minced beef - watch the video to see
  7. black pepper - watch the video to see
  8. paprika - watch the video to see
  9. tomato paste - watch the video to see
  10. chopped tomatoes - watch the video to see (for sauce)
  11. water - watch the video to see (just enough to thin the sauce)

Instructions

  1. Prepare Eggplants: Marinate scored eggplants with olive oil and salt, then bake until soft.
  2. Cook the Filling: Sauté onion, garlic, minced beef, black pepper, paprika, and tomato paste. Cook until the meat is done.
  3. Fill the Eggplants: Fill the baked eggplants with the meat mixture, top with tomato sauce, and bake until the dish is heated through and flavors meld.

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