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SHEIKH EL MAHSHI (MIDDLE EASTERN MEAT-STUFFED EGGPLANT)

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Sheikh El Mahshi (Middle Eastern Meat Stuffed Eggplant) is an incredibly savory and delicious Middle Eastern dish that consists of meltingly soft eggplant stuffed with ground beef and pine nuts and bathed in tomato sauce.

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Its unique flavor combination crown it as one of the most popular dishes in the Arab World. Sheikh El Mahshi will undoubtedly become a favorite, whether you dress it up for a formal dinner or serve it as a cozy dish at home.

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This stuffed eggplant with ground beef recipe is regarded as the king of all stuffed dishes. Eggplants are filled with seasoned ground beef, lightly caramelized onions, and pine nuts. It’s so flavorful, super delicious and tasty enough to be called "king of mehshi" and it's frequently reserved for honored guests.

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INGREDIENTS – 1½ cup ground beef 80/20 – 1 onion small/ finely chopped – 4 eggplants sautéed on medium heat for 3-4 minutes on each side – ¼ cup parsley finely chopped – 1 teaspoon salt – 1 teaspoon seven spices – 1 teaspoon black pepper – Vegetable oil for sautéing eggplants

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Tomato sauce ingredients – 1½ cup hot water – 2 tablespoon tomato paste – 2 tablespoon pepper paste – 1 teaspoon Vegeta seasoning or salt – ½ teaspoon hot pepper

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INSTRUCTIONS: To make the ground beef mixture: – On medium heat, add 2 tablespoons of oil to a large pan, add ground beef, and cook it for 5-7 minutes until ground beef is no longer red. – Add finely chopped onions, parsley, and the spices (7 spice, salt and black pepper).

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INSTRUCTIONS: To make the ground beef mixture: – Cook for 5 more minutes until ground beef is cooked and onions are soft. – You can add toasted pine nuts or toasted almonds to the ground beef mixture (optional).

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To make the tomato sauce: – Add hot water to a large bowl or a measuring cup, add tomato paste, pepper paste (optional), salt, and hot pepper (optional). – Use a fork to mix all the ingredients until you have a smooth mixture.

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How to make Sheikh El Mahshi: – Preheat the oven to 400°F. – Wash the eggplants and dry them with a kitchen towel or a paper towel. – With a sharp knife, cut a slit lengthwise on one side of the eggplant. Do not cut the eggplant all the way through. –

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How to make Sheikh El Mahshi: – In a large pan, heat up oil on medium heat. Add the eggplants and shallow fry eggplants for 5 minutes on each side. Transfer to a plate lined with a paper towel to drain the oil. –

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How to make Sheikh El Mahshi: – Let the eggplants cool down completely and then with a spoon or a fork, scrape the inside of the eggplant flesh carefully . Sprinkle the inside with salt.

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How to make Sheikh El Mahshi: – Stuff the eggplants with the ground beef mixture. – Place them in an oven safe dish. – Pour the red sauce over stuffed eggplants.

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How to make Sheikh El Mahshi: – Cook in a preheated oven for 30 minutes (uncovered). – Sprinkle fresh parsley or toasted pine nuts/ toasted almonds. – Serve with vermicelli rice.