Recipe By : Ellen Court
Serving Size : 4 Preparation Time :0:45
Categories : Ellen's Own Creations Ground Meats
Meatless Main Dishes One-Dish Meals
Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1 pound lean ground meat -- optional
1/2 large onion -- chopped
1 clove garlic -- minced
1 medium eggplant -- peeled and cubed
1 can diced tomatoes -- DO NOT DRAIN
1 4.5-oz. can mushroom stems and pieces -- drained
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon herb seasoning blend of choice
salt and pepper -- to taste
1/2 cup rice -- uncooked
Grated parmesan cheese
Brown meat in large skillet; remove meat to drain and set aside. In pan
drippings, saute onion, garlic, and eggplant over medium high heat. Return
meat and add tomatoes (with can juice) and mushrooms; stir to combine. Add
all seasonings, blending in. Bring to a boil; add rice. Reduce heat; simmer
20 minutes or until rice is tender and excess liquid is absorbed.
Serve with grated Parmesan cheese.
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NOTES : I used ground beef, but I think this would work well with any ground
meat, or to make a meatless meal, none at all. Eggplant could be
supplemented or replaced by zucchini. If preparing as meatless meal, use 1
Tbsp. oil for initial sauteing.
