Beef And Eggplant Supper - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 lb. ground beef
1/4 c. oil + 2 Tbsp. butter
3/4 c. chopped onion
1 clove garlic
1 small eggplant, cubed
2 c. cooked macaroni
2 c. canned tomatoes
1/4 tsp. oregano
1/4 tsp. thyme
1/4 to 1/2 tsp. salt
dash of pepper
1 c. shredded Monterey Jack cheese

Preparation

Cook ground beef in large skillet until browned, stirring often to crumble.
Drain off fat.
Remove meat and set aside.