posted by mamaSue 05-19-100 2:22 PM
Frugal Gourmet recipe
Eggplant Meatballs
1 large eggplant, peeled and diced
2 pounds lean ground beef
1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan or Romano cheese
3 garlic cloves, crushed
1/2 cup bread crumbs
2 eggs
1/2 teaspoon basil
salt and black pepper, to taste
olive oil for frying
Place the diced, peeled eggplant in a saucepan with enough water to cover. Bring to a boil, reduce the heat, and simmer for 10 minutes, or until the eggplant is tender.
Meanwhile, mix together the remaining ingredients for the meatballs. Drain the eggplant and allow it to cool for a moment. Mash the eggplant and mix it in with the meatball mixture. Form into meatballs.
Heat a large frying pan, add about 2 tablespoons of olive oil and brown the meatballs in two batches. Add more oil if needed. Once browned add them to your favorite tomato sauce and simmer until cooked through.
Serves 6