Beef And Eggplant Casserole - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 lb. ground beef
1 medium onion, chopped
1 green pepper, chopped
2 (8 oz.) cans tomato sauce
1 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. dried oregano
1/2 tsp. dried basil
1/8 tsp. black pepper
2 medium eggplants, cut into 2-inch cubes
1/2 lb. Mozzarella cheese, sliced

Preparation

Brown meat in heavy skillet.
Add onion and pepper; cook about 2 minutes, stirring frequently.
Add tomato sauce, salt, oregano, basil and pepper.
Stir well to blend.
Cook 5 to 10 minutes. Place eggplant in buttered 13 3/4 x 9 1/2 x 2-inch baking dish. Pour meat mixture over eggplant.
Bake in a moderate oven at 350\u00b0 for about 20 to 25 minutes or until hot and bubbly.
Arrange cheese slices on meat.
Continue to bake 5 to 10 minutes or until cheese melts.