Eggplant (Aubergine) Fit for a Sheik (Sheik al Mihshee)

Name: Eggplant (Aubergine) Fit for a Sheik (Sheik al Mihshee)
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 60 min
Total time: 105 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Lebanese Coastal & Mountain
Ingredients: 1 large eggplant; 1 lb ground lamb; 1 can chopped tomatoes (22 ounce); 0.5 tsp cinnamon; 1 tbsp salt; pepper; 0.25 tsp clove; 2 crushed garlic cloves; 2 medium onions; 2 tbsp melted butter

Aubergine, lamb and tomatoes baked in the oven and spiced with cinnamon and clove for a Lebanese dish.

1 hr 45 min · Serves 6 · Medium

Method

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Time: Prep 45 min · Cook 60 min · 105 min total
Difficulty: medium

1
Lay out slices of eggplant on a large platter, and sprinkle with salt. Let sit for approx 1/2 an hour.
2
Drain off water. Brown meat and onions. Add garlic, cook and stir for another minute, then drain.
3
Combine tomatoes with remaining seasonings. Butter a casserole. Layer half beef mixture, eggplant, tomatoes.
4
Repeat. Cover. Bake in an 450°F oven for 1 hour.
60 min