Scalloped Eggplant Beef Casserole - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 medium eggplants, peeled and diced
2 medium onions, chopped
2/3 c. chopped green pepper
1 lb. ground beef
1 1/2 tsp. salt
2 tsp. sugar
1/2 tsp. pepper
4 c. soft bread crumbs
1 1/2 c. shredded Cheddar cheese
2 (10 3/4 oz.) cans tomato puree

Preparation

Cover eggplant with boiling water; let stand 5 minutes. Drain; set aside.
Saute onions, green pepper and ground beef in a large skillet over medium flame until meat is browned, stirring constantly.
Add eggplant and remaining ingredients, combining thoroughly.
Spoon into a lightly greased, shallow 2-quart baking dish.
Cover and bake in a 350\u00b0 gas oven for 30 minutes.
Remove cover and bake 10 minutes longer or until brown.
Yield:
8 servings.