Eggplant Casserole - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 large or 2 medium eggplants
1 1/2 lb. ground beef or ground chuck
1 large onion, finely chopped
1 can tomato sauce and 1 can tomato sauce special
1 or 2 Tbsp. salsa
salt, pepper and sweet basil to taste
chopped parsley
1/2 c. chopped bell pepper (optional)
1 beaten egg

Preparation

Braise meat until lightly brown.
Add onion and brown.
Add sauces and seasonings.
Mix well and cook a little more.
Cut steam off eggplant; wash and slice into 1/4-inch thick slices. Salt and let stand for 1 hour.
Dry the slices and dip in beaten egg and fry in oil until brown.
(Optional:
After dipped in egg, you can dip in flour before frying.)
Arrange in baking dish. Cover with part of meat mixture.
Repeat in layers.
(Optional: Top with grated cheese.)
Bake at 350\u00b0 for 30 to 45 minutes or until tender.