Ingredients
For 2 Serving(s)
miso-eggplant-with-ground-beef
- 3 1/2 T sunflower
- 3 Japanese eggplant
- 1 T toasted sesame oil
- 1 clv garlic
- 3 t minced fresh ginger
- 1 scallion
- 1/4 lb ground beef
- salt
- 2 T sake
- 1 T miso
- 1/2 T mirin
- 1/2 t shoyu
Miso Eggplant with Ground Beef Directions
- Heat the sunflower or canola oil in a medium pan over medium heat. Stir in the eggplant and increase the heat to high. Cook, stirring, until the eggplant is tender and has absorbed the oil. Transfer to a plate and set aside.
- Reduce heat to low, and wipe the pan clean with a towel. Add the sesame oil, garlic, ginger, and scallion, and cook, stirring, until fragrant. Increase the heat to high, and stir in the ground beef. Season with a little salt, and cook until the beef is no longer pink. Stir in the eggplant, then the sake, miso, mirin, and shoyu. Continue to cook for 1-2 minutes, until the eggplant is heated through. Serve hot.