Eggplant Casserole - (Melitzanes Me Kreas Sti Katsarola)

• 1 large eggplant (cubed)
• 1 (4 ounce) can tomato sauce
• 1 lb ground lamb (or beef)
• 1 cup cheddar cheese (grated)
• 2 teaspoons salt (divided)
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 14 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 medium red onion (chopped)
• 1 green bell pepper (diced)
• 2 slices bread (cubed)
• 1 cup mushroom (sliced) (optional)

1. In a lrg skillet, saute eggplant cubes in a sml amt of olive oil till slightly fork tender & set aside in a bowl.
2. In the same skillet, brown lamb meat & add the onion, green pepper & mushrooms.
3. Cont to saute till vegetables soften.
4. Season w/1 tsp salt, sugar & pepper.
5. Add bread, tomato sauce & cheese.
6. Add eggplant & mix well.
7. Put mixture in 3 qt covered casserole.
8. Bake at 350 F for 45 minutes.
9. Remove cover & bake at 375 F for 15 minutes or till nicely browned.

eggplant, tomato sauce, ground lamb, cheddar cheese, salt, sugar, black pepper, red onion, green bell pepper, bread, mushroom

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/eggplant-casserole-melitzanes-me-kreas-sti-katsarola-169829 (may not work)