Eggplant Casserole

Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 1/2 large onion, chopped
• 1/4 cup chopped celery
• 1/2 medium green pepper, chopped
• 1 lb ground beef
• 3/4 cup canned tomato
• 1/4 teaspoon basil
• 1/4 teaspoon thyme
• 3/4 teaspoon salt
• pepper
• 3/4 lb eggplant
• 1/4 cup breadcrumbs
• 1/2 cup shreddled cheddar cheese

Directions

1. 1

   heat half of the olive oil in a large skillet add the vegetablesame and cook over low heat for 10 minutes.

2. 2

   add the beef and cook over medium heat until lightly browned pour off excess fat. STIR in tomatoes and seasonings.

3. 3

   heat remaining olive oil and cook eggplant until lightly brown on both sides.

4. 4

   in a casserole dish make 2 layers each of eggplant and meat mixture.

5. 5

   mix bread crumbs with chedder cheese and sprinkle on top of casserole.

6. 6

   bake in preheated oven for 45 minutes at 350.