Baked Keto Stuffed Eggplant Boats (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

01 - 2 eggplants.
02 - 1 cup minced beef.
03 - 1/2 cup diced bacon.
04 - 1/2 cup diced fresh celery.
05 - 1 small onion.
06 - 2 garlic cloves.
07 - 1/3 cup tomato sauce.
08 - 1/2 cup heavy cream.
09 - 1 tablespoon fresh oregano.
10 - Grated cheese for topping.

# Instructions:

01 - Caramelize onion and garlic in olive oil. Add bacon and meat, cook 15 minutes.
02 - Add celery, herbs, seasonings and cook 10 minutes. Add tomato sauce and cream, cook covered 40 minutes.
03 - Halve eggplants lengthwise and hollow out centers. Optional: dice removed flesh for sauce.
04 - Fill eggplant boats with bolognese sauce. Top with grated cheese.
05 - Bake at 200C/400F for 40 minutes. Top with Italian seasoning.

# Notes:

01 - Can add hollowed eggplant to sauce if desired.
02 - Add fresh herbs after baking.
03 - Any hard cheese works for topping.