melitzanes papoutsakia (greek stuffed eggplant)

Name: Melitzanes Papoutsakia (Greek Stuffed Eggplant)
Cook time: 1 h 30 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 2 - eggplants; 1 medium onion, chopped; 2 clove(s) garlic, chopped; 1/2 pound(s) lean ground beef; 2 - tomatoes, chopped; 1/4 cup(s) white wine; 1/2 cup(s) parsley, chopped; 1/2 teaspoon(s) cinnamon, optional; - kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper; 1 - tomato, sliced; 1 cup(s) bechamel sauce; 1 cup(s) kefalotyri cheese or pecorino-romano; ## BECHAMEL SAUCE; 2 tablespoon(s) butter, unsalted; 2 tablespoon(s) all purpose flour; 1 1/4 cup(s) milk; - kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste; dash(es) freshly grated nutmeg

(2 RATINGS)

69 Pinches 1 Photo

Marsha Gardner

Florala, AL

Updated on Oct 14, 2012

Melitzanes Papoutsakia or Stuffed Eggplant "Little Shoes". The aubergines (eggplants) are stuffed with a beef and tomato mixture and topped with bechamel sauce, a slice of tomato and some cheese.

Rate

prep time

cook time 1 Hr 30 Min

method ---

yield 4 serving(s)

Ingredients

2 - eggplants
1 medium onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, chopped
1/2 pound lean ground beef
2 - tomatoes, chopped
1/4 cup white wine
1/2 cup parsley, chopped
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon, optional
- kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 - tomato, sliced
1 cup bechamel sauce
1 cup kefalotyri cheese or pecorino-romano
BECHAMEL SAUCE
2 tablespoons butter, unsalted
2 tablespoons all purpose flour
1 1/4 cups milk
- kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
dash freshly grated nutmeg

How To Make melitzanes papoutsakia (greek stuffed eggplant)

Step 1

Cut the eggplants in half lengthwise and scoop out the middle leaving the shell about 1/8 inch thick. Heat the oil in a pan. Add the onions and saute until translucent. Add the garlic and saute until fragrant. Chop and add the eggplant that was removed from the shells. Add the ground beef and cook until it is browned. Add the tomatoes, wine, cinnamon, parsley, salt and pepper, cover and simmer for 20 minutes. Spread some of the cheese over the bottom of the eggplant shell. Fill the shell with the stuffing. Cover with the bechamel sauce. Place a slice of tomato on top. Cover with the remaining cheese. Bake in a preheated 350-degree oven until the bechamel sauce and the cheese are browned, about 60-90 minutes.

Step 2

BECHAMEL SAUCE: Melt the butter in a heavy-bottomed saucepan. Stir in the flour and cook, stirring constantly, until the paste cooks and bubbles a bit, but don't let it brown — about 2 minutes. Add the hot milk, continuing to stir as the sauce thickens. Bring it to a boil. Add nutmeg and salt and pepper to taste, lower the heat, and cook, stirring for 2 to 3 minutes more. Remove from the heat. To cool this sauce for later use, cover it with wax paper or pour a film of milk over it to prevent a skin from forming.
Last Step: Don't forget to share! Post a picture of your finished recipe here and on your favorite social network. Don't forget to tag Just A Pinch and include #justapinchrecipes!

Discover More

Comment & Reviews

Just A Pinch Sweepstakes