Eggplant (Aubergine) Fit For A Sheik (Sheik Al Mihshee) - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 large eggplant, sliced and unpeeled (2 lb)
1 lb ground lamb or 1 lb ground beef
1 (22 ounce) can chopped tomatoes
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1 tablespoon salt
pepper
1/4 teaspoon clove
2 crushed garlic cloves
2 medium onions, sliced (or chopped)
2 -3 tablespoons melted butter

Preparation

Lay out slices of eggplant on a large platter, and sprinkle with salt.
Let sit for approx 1/2 an hour.
Drain off water.
Brown meat and onions.
Add garlic, cook and stir for another minute, then drain.
Combine tomatoes with remaining seasonings.
Butter a casserole.
Layer half beef mixture, eggplant, tomatoes.
Repeat.
Cover.
Bake in an 450\u00b0F oven for 1 hour.