Ingredients:
1 large eggplants, sliced and unpeeled ( 2 lb)
1 lb ground lamb or 1 lb ground beef
1 (22 ounce) cans chopped tomatoes
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1 tablespoon salt
pepper
1/4 teaspoon cloves
2 crushed garlic cloves
2 medium onions, sliced ( or chopped)
2 -3 tablespoons melted butter
Directions:
Lay out slices of eggplant on a large platter, and sprinkle with salt.
Let sit for approx 1/2 an hour.
Drain off water.
Brown meat and onions.
Add garlic, cook and stir for another minute, then drain.
Combine tomatoes with remaining seasonings.
Butter a casserole.
Layer half beef mixture, eggplant, tomatoes.
Repeat.
Cover.
Bake in an 450 F oven for 1 hour.
Servings: 6
Time preparation: 45 min.
Time total: 105 min.