1/8 tsp. pepper
1 eggplant
1 onion, chopped fine
1/2 green pepper, chopped
1/2 lb. ground beef
3 tbsp. bacon drippings
1 c. tomato puree
2 c. soft bread crumbs
3/4 c. grated cheese
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. sugar

Peel and diced eggplant, cover with boiling water and cook 5 minutes; drain. Brown onion, green pepper and hamburger in bacon drippings until onion is soft and yellow, about 5 minutes. Drain off any fat

Add tomato puree and heat thoroughly. Add drained eggplant and remaining ingredients and transfer to buttered casserole dish. Cover and bake at 350 degrees for 1/2 hour and increase to 400 degrees for 15 minutes to get golden brown on top. Serves 6.