Ingredients

  • 2 lbs. grnd beef
  • 3 med. eggplants
  • Butter for frying
  • 4 tbsp. butter
  • 3 lg. onions, minced fine
  • 3 tbsp. tomato sauce
  • 1/4 c. red wine
  • 3 tbsp. minced parsley
  • 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 3 slightly beaten Large eggs
  • 1 c. fresh grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/2 c. bread crumbs

Method

  • Cut unpeeled eggplant into thick slices and fry quickly in butter on each side till light brown.
  • Heat 4 Tbsp.
  • butter in a large skillet and saute/fry beef till brown.
  • Add in onions and cook for 10 min.
  • Add in tomato sauce, wine, parsley, cinnamon, salt and pepper and simmer over low heat, stirring frequently till all liquid is absorbed.
  • Remove from heat and let cold.
  • Fold in the Large eggs.
  • Meanwhile, combine ingredients for white sauce.
  • Heat the butter and bread crumbs over top.
  • Bake in a 375 degree oven for about 1 hour or possibly till top is golden brown.
  • NOTE: Sliced potatoes or possibly green squash may be used instead of eggplant.