Eggplant Roll Ups ❤️ these are so good, easy to make and a staple around my dinner table all year round. Ingredients: ● 2-3 eggplants (you’ll want 12 slices). ● 1 lb ground beef. ● 1 tbsp tomato paste. ● 1 shallot (minced). ● 1 tbsp balsamic vin. ● 1 garlic clove (minced). ● Oregano to taste. ● 3 cups marinara (homemade or store bought). ● 2 1/2 cup whole milk (hot). ● 4 tbsp unsalted butter. ● 4 tbsp flour. ● 1/4 tsp nutmeg. ● 16 oz mozzarella. ● Parm to taste. ● Fresh basil. ● Salt & pepper to taste. Directions: 1. Sautee the shallot with a bit of olive oil for 2-3 min on medium. Add in the ground beef and break down with the back of a spoon, cook until it browns on medium high. About 5-7 min. 2. Add in tomato paste, garlic, oregano, salt & pepper. Cook together for 3 min on medium high. 3. Add in the marinara, fresh basil and balsamic. Simmer for 15 min. 4. Cut the ends off your eggplant and slice thinly with a mandoline. Line on a wire rack and sprinkle salt liberally on them. Let sit for 15 min. 5. In a saucepan melt your butter, add in the flour and cook the flavor of the flour out for 3-4 min on medium. 6. Whisk in whole milk milk and let it thicken. About 3 min. Grate some nutmeg and add some salt. 7. Pat dry the eggplant thorougly. 8. Spread bechamel onto the eggplant, add some meat sauce and mozz. Roll them up. 9. Spread some bechamel onto a baking dish abd arrange the rolled up eggplant. 10. Alternate bechamel and remaining cup of marinara on top of the eggplant. Add the rest of the mozzarella and some parm. 11. Bake at 375F for 25-30 min or until golden. 12. Top with parmigiano and basil. #eggplant #eggplantrecipes #eggplantrollups #EasyRecipes #comfortfood - @foodmymuse