1 lb. ground beef
4 slices bacon, cut into 1/2" pieces
1/2 c. chopped onion
1/2 c. chopped green pepper
1 clove garlic, minced
1 med. eggplant, cut into 1/2" cubes (6-8 c.)
1 can (16 oz.) tomato sauce
1/4 tsp. pepper
1 c. shredded mozzarella cheese (about 4 oz.)

Brown ground beef in Dutch oven. Then add bacon, onion, ground pepper and garlic. Cook until soft. Stir in eggplant and tomato sauce. Cook until tender, about 14 minutes. Sprinkle with cheese. Put lid on kettle until cheese melts, about 2 minutes. Serve with toasted garlic bread and small tossed salad.