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Eggplant Persian
Eggplant Persian
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This Persian Eggplant dish creates a beautiful marriage of tender beef and silky eggplant in a rich tomato sauce. The layered preparation builds flavor as browned stew meat forms the base, topped with sautéed onions and lightly fried eggplant slices. Simmered slowly until the components meld into a cohesive, aromatic stew, this dish showcases authentic Middle Eastern techniques. Served traditionally over flaky rice as recommended by Persian student Mehdi Hashemi, this hearty meal serves 6-8 and offers a delicious introduction to Persian cuisine's complex flavors and textures.
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Ingredients
1 lb. or more of boneless beef stew meat.
1 large onion, sliced.
Eggplant sliced in 1/2 inch slices
tomato sauce or canned tomatoes
 
Directions
Brown stew meat and cook until tender.
Sauté the onion.
Fry the eggplant until slightly browned.
Place meat in large frying pan.
Cover with fried onions and arrange eggplant over onions.
Top with tomatoes and season according to taste - cover with water.
Cover and simmer slowly, about I hour.
The Persians serve this over flaky cooked rice according to a Persian student from Iran, Mehdi Hashemi.
Servings\Yield
Serves 6 to 8
Nutrition Facts
Nutrition Per Serving (based on 6 servings) - Calories: 240; Total Fat: 12g (Saturated Fat: 4g); Cholesterol: 60mg; Sodium: 320mg; Total Carbohydrates: 11g (Dietary Fiber: 4g, Sugars: 5g); Protein: 22g
*Nutrition information is provided as a general estimate only. Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients, and is based on available nutrient data. Variations may occur based on ingredient brands and preparation methods.
🧑‍🍳 The Cook:  Mrs. Fred G. Hodge 🔑 Keywords: Middle Eastern, beef, stew meat, eggplant
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Eggplant Persian was added on February 11, 2007 and last updated on June 15, 2025.
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