3/4 cup soft bread crumbs (1 slice) |
1/3 cup milk |
1 tsp. seasoned salt | 1/2 tsp. seasoned pepper |
1 lb. ground beef | 1/2 lb. ground veal |
Cooking oil | 1 medium eggplant |
1/4 cup all-purpose flour | 2 8-ounce cans tomato sauce w/mushrooms |
1/4 cup water | 1/4 tsp. dried oregano, crushed |
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese |
Combine crumbs, milk, salt, & pepper. Add beef and veal; mix well. Shape into 8 patties. Brown on both sides in a small amount of cooking oil. Remove from skillet.
Peel eggplant; cut into eight thick slices. Brush lightly with oil; coat with flour. Brown eggplant slices in same skillet. Arrange slices in a 13 x 9 x 2-inch baking pan; top each slice with a meat patty.
Combine tomato sauce, water, & oregano; pour over all. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Bake, uncovered, at 350 degrees for 20 to 25 minutes. Serves 8 people.