Spicy Low-Carb Eggplant with Beef and Tomatoes
I can't have the carbs, so this is good enough, but it would be nice served over white rice adding fresh corn.
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- Serves: 4 persons
Ingredients
- ¼pound cubed eggplant
- ½teaspoon salt
- 1pound ground beef
- 1(10 ounce) can diced tomatoes and green chiles (such as RO*TEL®)
- 1large green bell pepper, chopped
- 2cloves garlic, minced
- ½teaspoon dried thyme
- ½teaspoon dried rosemary
- ½teaspoon chili powder
Instructions
Step 1
Place eggplant in a bowl, sprinkle with salt, and add water to cover. Let stand for 15 minutes. Drain and pat dry.Step 2
Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir ground beef in the hot skillet until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes.Step 3
Reduce heat to low and add diced tomatoes and green chiles, eggplant, bell pepper, garlic, thyme, rosemary, and chili powder. Mix well, cover, and simmer until vegetables are tender, 15 to 20 minutes.