Spicy Low-Carb Eggplant with Beef and Tomatoes

I can't have the carbs, so this is good enough, but it would be nice served over white rice adding fresh corn.

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

Ingredients

• ½ teaspoon salt
• ½ teaspoon dried thyme
• ½ teaspoon dried rosemary
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 pound ground beef
• ½ teaspoon chili powder
• 1 large green bell pepper, chopped
• 1 (10 ounce) can diced tomatoes and green chiles (such as RO*TEL®)
• ¼ 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.