Spiced Beef & Eggplant Stew

Name: Spiced Beef & Eggplant Stew
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 5 servings
Cuisine: Deutsch
Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef; 1 large eggplant, cubed; 1 onion, diced; 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, rinsed; 1 can (28 oz) diced tomatoes; 2 tsp ground cumin; 1 tsp paprika; 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon; 2 cups beef or vegetable broth

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This deeply satisfying Spiced Beef & Eggplant Stew is the definition of comfort food with a Middle Eastern twist. Ground beef is browned with aromatic onions and garlic, then simmered with cubed eggplant, chickpeas, and diced tomatoes in a broth seasoned with cumin, cinnamon, and paprika. The eggplant breaks down slightly, thickening the stew and adding a wonderful melt-in-your-mouth texture. It's a one-pot wonder that's both nourishing and incredibly flavorful, perfect for chilly evenings. Serve it over couscous or with crusty bread to soak up every last drop of the delicious sauce for a complete and family-friendly meal.

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A pot of chunky beef and eggplant stew with chickpeas and tomatoes

Prep Time15 min

Cook Time40 min

Servings5 servings

Equipment

Large Dutch oven or potWooden spoon

Instructions

1
In a large pot, brown the ground beef over medium-high heat. Drain excess fat if needed.
2
Add the diced onion and cubed eggplant. Cook until onion is soft and eggplant begins to brown.
3
Stir in the cumin, paprika, and cinnamon, cooking for 1 minute until fragrant.
4
Add diced tomatoes, chickpeas, and broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 25-30 minutes until eggplant is very tender.
5
Season with salt and pepper. Serve hot over couscous or with warm bread.

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Leckere Rezepte

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