Hamburger Eggplant Bake - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 (1 lb.) eggplant
1/4 c. oleo
1 lb. ground beef
1 tsp. oregano
1 (16 oz.) jar spaghetti sauce
8 oz. Mozzarella cheese, sliced

Preparation

Peel eggplant and cut into 6 slices.
Melt oleo in large skillet; saute eggplant until lightly browned on both sides. Remove.
Form meat into 6 thin patties; brown lightly 1 to 2 minutes.
Place eggplant in 12 x 8 x 2-inch baking pan; top with meat patty and sprinkle with oregano.
Pour sauce over all.
Bake in moderate oven (350\u00b0) for 20 to 25 minutes.
Place cheese on sauce; bake 5 to 6 minutes longer or until cheese melts.