Eggplant Special - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 large eggplant
2 Tbsp. butter
1/2 c. chopped onion
1 minced garlic clove
1 1/4 c. fine dry bread crumbs
3/4 lb. ground beef
1 egg, beaten
1/4 tsp. salt
pepper to taste
1 Tbsp. oil
2 Tbsp. Parmesan cheese

Preparation

Cut eggplant lengthwise; scoop out inside, leaving a 3/4-inch shell.
Place shells on slightly oiled shallow pan.
Chop eggplant pulp.
Cook in butter until clear.
Add onion and garlic; cool. Add bread crumbs, ground beef and egg; season with salt and pepper.
Mound eggplant shells with mixture; brush lightly with oil.
Sprinkle with additional bread crumbs and Parmesan cheese. Bake at 325\u00b0 for 45 minutes.
Serve with chili sauce or hot catsup.
Serves 4.