Syrian Eggplant - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 medium eggplant
1/2 lb. hamburger meat
5 Tbsp. butter
1/2 c. chopped onion
1/4 c. chopped bell pepper
2 c. cooked rice
1 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. pepper
1/2 c. bread crumbs (if seasoned, omit salt and pepper)

Preparation

Peel and boil eggplant for 10 to 15 minutes.
Drain and mash with a fork.
Brown meat, pepper, onion and seasonings in 3 tablespoons butter.
Stir in eggplant and rice.
Pour into a greased 10 x 6 x 2-inch pan.
Top with crumbs and remaining butter.
Bake for 20 minutes at 375\u00b0.