Eggplant Skillet Dinner

Name: Eggplant Skillet Dinner
Ingredients: 1 lb. ground beef; 1/4 c. chopped onion; 1/4 c. chopped celery; 1 small eggplant, cut in 1/2-inch slices; 4 oz. shredded cheese (1 c.); 1 (8 oz.) can tomato sauce; 1/2 c. water; 1/2 to 3/4 tsp. chili powder; 1/2 tsp. paprika

9 ingredients

8 steps

Ingredients

1 lb. ground beef
1/4 c. chopped onion
1/4 c. chopped celery
1 small eggplant, cut in 1/2-inch slices
4 oz. shredded cheese (1 c.)
1 (8 oz.) can tomato sauce
1/2 c. water
1/2 to 3/4 tsp. chili powder
1/2 tsp. paprika

Directions

1

Cook beef, onion and celery until meat is browned.
2

Drain off excess fat.
3

Stir in tomato sauce, water and chili powder.
4

Season eggplant slices with salt and pepper.
5

Arrange on top of meat sauce.
6

Cover and simmer until eggplant is tender, 15 to 20 minutes.
7

Top with shredded cheese and sprinkle with paprika. Serve with Parmesan cheese.
8

Yields 5 to 6 servings.