Hoosier supper

3 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
1poundsGround meat
½cupBell pepper, chopped
½cupCelery, chopped
1Garlic clove
2cupsEggplant, diced
2tablespoonsParsley
1cupUncooked rice
1Envelope of onion soup mix
½teaspoonOregano
1canTomato paste 6 oz.
3cupsWater
¼cupRipe olives
1cupBread crumbs
½cupParmesan cheese
2tablespoonsMargarine, melted
Salt and pepper to taste

Directions

Brown the beef; drain excess fat. Add green pepper, celery and garlic. Saute until tender. Stir in salt and pepper, eggpant (my favorite), parsley, rice, oregano, soup mix, tomato paste and water.

Bring to a boil; cover and simmer for 20 minutes. Pour into greased casserole or baking pan. Sprinkle with mixed bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese and margarine. Top with ripe olives. Bake at 450 degrees for 15 minutes. Randy Rigg Submitted By RANDY RIGG On 11-01-95