1 lb. ground beef or lamb
4 tbsp. oil
2 tbsp. butter
1 sm. eggplant, cut in sm. cubes
1 clove garlic, chopped
3 lg. ripe tomatoes (2 c.)
1 tsp. salt
Pepper, thyme, oregano to taste
3 onions, chopped
2 c. cooked macaroni or rice

In large skillet, cook ground meat, stirring until browned. Drain fat; set meat aside. Heat oil and butter in same skillet; add cubed eggplant, onions and garlic. Stir to brown. Return meat to pan; add remaining ingredients. Cook, stirring, about 10 minutes. Garnish with greens. Makes 4 servings.