Braised Beef With Eggplant

Braised Beef With Eggplant is a comforting, deeply flavorful dish that brings together tender beef and silky eggplant in a rich, savory sauce. This recipe is perfect for family dinners, meal prep, or when you want a satisfying meal that tastes even better the next day. Slow braising allows the beef to become melt-in-your-mouth tender while the eggplant absorbs all the delicious flavors of the sauce.

Why You’ll Love This Dish

Hearty and comforting: Perfect for cooler days or when you want a filling meal
One-pot friendly: Less cleanup, more flavor
Meal-prep approved: Stores and reheats beautifully
Versatile: Serve with rice, noodles, or flatbread

Ingredients

700 g beef chuck or stewing beef, cut into bite-sized cubes
2 medium eggplants, cut into large chunks
2 tbsp vegetable oil
1 large onion, finely chopped
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
2 tbsp soy sauce
2 tbsp oyster sauce
1 tbsp tomato paste
1 cup beef stock or water
1 tsp sugar or honey
½ tsp black pepper
Salt to taste
Optional: sliced green onions or fresh coriander for garnish

How to Make Braised Beef With Eggplant

Brown the beef
Heat oil in a heavy pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add beef and brown on all sides. Remove and set aside.
Sauté aromatics
In the same pot, add onion and cook until soft and lightly golden. Stir in garlic and ginger and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
Build the sauce
Add soy sauce, oyster sauce, tomato paste, sugar, and black pepper. Stir well to combine.
Braise the beef
Return the beef to the pot. Pour in the beef stock, bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer for 60–75 minutes, until the beef is tender.
Add the eggplant
Gently stir in the eggplant pieces. Cover and cook for another 15–20 minutes, until the eggplant is soft and has absorbed the sauce.
Adjust and serve
Taste and adjust salt if needed. Garnish with green onions or coriander before serving.