Stuffed Aubergine with Minced Beef by Walter P (Cucina)

Ingredients (serves 6)

• 3 large aubergines, halved (do not remove stalks)
• 2 large onions, diced
• 500g mince beef
• 4 large tomatoes, diced
• 1 green pepper, roughly chopped
• ½ bunch of parsley
• salt, pepper and olive oil 

Method

• Preheat the oven at 180￮c
• Rub the aubergine with oil, salt and pepper
• Place in a tray with baking paper and cook for around 10 min or until soft
• Leave to cool and put tray to one side to use later
• In a hot pan add a generous amount of olive oil and fry the onions until golden brown 
• Add the mince and keep stirring for about 8 minutes, once browned add three of the four tomatoes
• Season with salt and pepper (you can add spices of your preference to give it a touch of your personality)
• Take the pan off the heat and add the chopped parsley (use all of the parsley, including the stalk to avoid wastage)
• Use a spoon to create a cavity in the aubergines, stuff with mince, do not be afraid to pile it high
• Top each with the remainder of the tomatoes and green peppers, put it back to the oven (use the same tray which you used to bake the aubergines)
• Bake for around 14 minutes at 170￮c
• Serve hot and with rice, cous cous or roasted potatoes
• Enjoy!