Ingredients

  • 3 medium eggplant
  • 3 Tbsp. olive oil
  • 1 bell pepper, chopped
  • 4 medium ribs celery
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 1 lb. ground round or shrimp
  • 4 Tbsp. fresh parsley
  • 3 cloves garlic, chopped
  • 1 c. Italian bread crumbs
  • 1 c. Parmesan cheese
  • 2 eggs
  • 1/2 stick butter
  • 1 tsp. Tabasco sauce
  • salt and pepper
  • paprika

Method

  • Peel and cube eggplant; boil in salt water until soft.
  • Drain, saving a little water.
  • In olive oil, fry vegetables.
  • Cook meat in same pan.
  • Add all but paprika and mix well.
  • Breaking up eggplant, place in buttered dish.
  • Spread a little bread crumbs and paprika over top.
  • Bake 40 minutes at 325°.
  • The saved water is for making the consistency you want it.
  • This freezes well. Freeze before baking.