Eggplant (Aubergine) Fit For A Sheik (Sheik Al Mihshee)

• 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

1. Lay out slices of eggplant on a large platter, and sprinkle with salt.
2. Let sit for approx 1/2 an hour.
3. Drain off water.
4. Brown meat and onions.
5. Add garlic, cook and stir for another minute, then drain.
6. Combine tomatoes with remaining seasonings.
7. Butter a casserole.
8. Layer half beef mixture, eggplant, tomatoes.
9. Repeat.
10. Cover.
11. Bake in an 450u0b0F oven for 1 hour.

eggplant, ground lamb, tomatoes, cinnamon, salt, pepper, clove, garlic, onions, butter

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/eggplant-aubergine-fit-for-a-sheik-sheik-al-mihshee-83484 (may not work)