Ingredients

  • 2 medium eggplants
  • 2 lb. ground beef
  • 1 c. chopped onions
  • 1 c. bell pepper
  • 2 Tbsp. flour
  • 2 tsp. salt
  • 1/2 tsp. pepper
  • 1/2 tsp. oregano
  • 2 c. (8 oz.) tomato sauce
  • 1 (8 oz.) can tomato paste
  • 2 c. grated Cheddar cheese

Method

  • Peel eggplants and slice thinly.
  • Cook in boiling water for 5 minutes.
  • Brown beef, onion and pepper in a large skillet.
  • Add flour, salt, pepper, oregano, tomato sauce and tomato paste.
  • Mix well; cook until thickened.
  • In two 1 1/2-quart casserole baking dishes, mix layers of drained eggplant slices and meat mixture. Repeat and top with cheese.
  • Bake at 350° for 30 minutes.
  • Serves 8