Clean and wash the aubergines, cut them in half lengthwise and hollow them out slightly with a teaspoon. Sprinkle 1 1⁄2 tablespoon of salt on the cut surfaces and leave to stand for about 20 minutes.
In the meantime clean, wash and finely dice the peppers. Peel and finely dice the onion. Peel garlic and chop finely. Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a frying pan. Fry the minced meat in it until crumbly. Add paprika, onion and garlic and fry for about 3 more minutes.
Season with salt, pepper, 1 pinch of sugar and paprika. Stir in tomato paste and sweat briefly. 1⁄8 Pour in l water, bring to the boil and simmer for 2-3 minutes.
Preheat oven (electric cooker: 175 °C/circulating air: 150 °C/gas: see manufacturer). Dab aubergines dry with kitchen paper and scratch them. Heat 4 tablespoons of oil gradually in a second large pan. Fry the aubergine halves in it in portions on each side until golden brown.
Remove and place them on a baking tray next to each other with the cut surface facing upwards. Spread the mince evenly in the halves. Bake in a hot oven for 20-25 minutes.
Wash the thyme and shake dry, then pluck roughly. Crumble 150 g feta into the sour cream. Stir gently with a fork, crushing the feta well. Season with salt and pepper. Halfway through the baking time, spread the feta cream evenly on the aubergines.
Crumble the remaining feta over it and sprinkle with thyme. Bake until done. Serve with bread or rice.