Serves: 6 Preparation time: 30m Cooking time: 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

Preparation 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.

Source: Olive magazine

Chef: Georgia Kofina

Photo: Vaggelis Paterakis

Food Styling: Antonia Kati