2 tbsp. vegetable oil
2 c. chopped onions
1 clove garlic, chopped
3/4 lb. ground chuck
4 c. peeled chopped eggplant
2 tbsp. beef stock base
3 c. water
3 c. thick tomato sauce
1/2 tsp. salt
3/4 c. chopped fresh parsley
1/2 tsp. thyme
1/2 tsp. oregano
1/2 tsp. pepper
1 tbsp. sugar
1 c. Parmesan cheese

Saute onions and garlic in oil until just tender. Add ground chuck.

Add eggplant, beef base, water, tomato sauce, parsley, herbs, salt, pepper and sugar. Simmer covered 45 minutes.

Garnish each serving with 2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese.