A delicious Greek dish.
Serves: 6 Preparation time: 30m Cooks in: 60m Ready in: 1h 30m
Ingredients
1.200gr. beef bon net, in portions
1½ kg aubergines at moderate cubes
1kg fresh ripe tomatoes, grated
2 medium onions, chopped
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
¾ cup olive oil
½ tsp. sweet sugar
½ tsp. teaspoon cinnamon
salt and pepper
Method
Step 1
Place the aubergines and half the oil in a large bowl and stir. Then lay on a baking tray and put in oven grill turning them on both sides until browned and softened.
Step 2
Heat the remaining oil in a large saucepan and sauté the meat until golden brown on all sides. Add onion and garlic and continue to sauté until the onion softens.
Step 3
Stir in the crushed tomatoes, meat, sugar, cinnamon, salt and pepper. Cover and simmer food for 40-45 minutes until the meat is tender and the sauce thickens. Check periodically and, if necessary, add a little water. Add the aubergines in the last 15 minutes to mix with the sauce.
