Beef, Eggplant & Rice Skillet

Ingredients (Serves 4)

• 1 lb (450 g) beef sirloin or beef strips, thinly sliced
• 1 large eggplant, cut into 1-inch cubes
• 2 cups cooked jasmine rice
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tbsp butter
• 1 small onion, diced
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 red bell pepper, sliced
• 2 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp oyster sauce
• 1 tbsp tomato paste
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• ½ tsp ground cumin
• ½ tsp black pepper
• Salt, to taste
• 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
• Sesame seeds (optional, for garnish)

Instructions

1. Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet. Add the eggplant and cook for 6–8 minutes until golden and tender. Remove and set aside.
2. In the same skillet, add the remaining olive oil and butter. Sauté the onion until soft, then stir in the garlic for 30 seconds.
3. Add the beef strips and cook over high heat until nicely browned.
4. Stir in the bell pepper, smoked paprika, cumin, salt, and black pepper.
5. Mix in the tomato paste, soy sauce, and oyster sauce. Cook for 2 minutes.
6. Return the eggplant to the skillet and gently toss everything together.
7. Add the cooked rice and stir until evenly coated with the flavorful sauce.
8. Garnish with fresh parsley and sesame seeds before serving.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Servings: 4

This hearty one-pan meal combines tender beef, silky eggplant, and fluffy rice in a rich, savory sauce—perfect for a comforting family dinner.