Dinner for 6
Birria Stuffed Eggplant
Roasted eggplant halves hold spiced ground lamb and a savory ancho chile, tomato, and onion sauce.
$14.08for 4 servings
$3.52 per serving$14.08 for 4
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- 60 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 6servings as written
- $$$typical cost tier
MexicanDairy-freeGluten-freeLow-carbFamilyDinners
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Eggplant$1.99/lb typical | 4 lb | $7.96Typical price |
| Poblano and other fresh chiles$0.60 each typical | 3 | $1.80Typical price |
| Onions$1.29/lb typical | 0.8 lb | $1.03Typical price |
| Garlic$0.75 each typical | 0.5 | $0.30Typical price |
| Ground lamb or veal$7.99/lb typical | 1 lb | $7.99Typical price |
| Fresh tomatoes$1.99/lb typical | 0.4 lb | $0.78Typical price |
| Fresh herbs (cilantro, parsley, basil)$1.49 each typical | a little | $0.19Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $21.12 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Olive and cooking oilDried herbs, spices and seasoning blends
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 4 or 6 small eggplant
- 6 tbsp olive oil
- 3 ancho chiles
- 2 onions
- 1 tbsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 4 cloves garlic
- 1 lb ground lamb
- 1 large tomato
- cilantro leaves to garnish (optional)
Steps
- Heat the oven to 425 F and place halved eggplants cut-side up on a large baking sheet.
- Brush the eggplants with 3 tablespoons olive oil and roast for 20 minutes.
- Soak the ancho chiles in hot water for 10 minutes, then drain and remove the stems and seeds.
- Cook chopped onions and garlic in 1 tablespoon olive oil over medium heat for 5 minutes.
- Blend the chiles, cooked onion mixture, tomato, oregano, cumin, cinnamon, and 1 cup water until smooth.
- Cook the lamb in a large skillet until it reaches 160 F, stir in the sauce, and simmer for 8 minutes.
- Fill the roasted eggplants with the lamb mixture and bake for 5 minutes.
Swaps
- Onions for Red onionsabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
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