Spicy Low-Carb Eggplant with Beef and Tomatoes

Eggplant, ground beef, and zesty RO*TEL® tomatoes deliver spicy taste in this easy, low-carb meal.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 20 mins
• Total Time: 30 mins
• Calories: 269 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 large green bell pepper, chopped
• 1 (10 ounce) can diced tomatoes and green chiles (such as RO*TEL®)
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon dried thyme
• 0.5 teaspoon dried rosemary
• 0.5 teaspoon chili powder
• 0.25 pound cubed eggplant

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Place eggplant in a bowl, sprinkle with salt, and add water to cover. Let stand for 15 minutes. Drain and pat dry.

Step 2

Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir ground beef in the hot skillet until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes.

Step 3

Reduce heat to low and add diced tomatoes and green chiles, eggplant, bell pepper, garlic, thyme, rosemary, and chili powder. Mix well, cover, and simmer until vegetables are tender, 15 to 20 minutes.