M'derbel (Eggplant and Tomato Braise)

Ingredients

• 1 lb lamb or beef stew meat, cubed
• 2 large eggplants, sliced and salted
• 3 tomatoes, grated
• 1 onion, chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tbsp tomato paste
• 1 tsp paprika
• 1/2 tsp cinnamon
• Vegetable oil, for frying eggplant
• 2 cups water

Instructions

1. 1Salt eggplant slices and let sit 20 minutes to draw out bitterness, then pat dry and fry in oil until golden; set aside.
2. 2In a pot, brown the meat with onion and garlic.
3. 3Stir in tomato paste, grated tomatoes, paprika, and cinnamon, and cook 5 minutes.
4. 4Add water, cover, and simmer 30 minutes until the meat is tender.
5. 5Layer the fried eggplant into the sauce and simmer 10 more minutes so it absorbs the flavors.
6. 6Season with salt and serve with crusty bread.

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