1 lg. eggplant
1 lb. lean hamburger meat
1 bell pepper
1/2 c. uncooked rice
1 can tomatoes
1 med. onion
Salt to taste (about 1 tsp.)
Pepper to taste (about 1/4 tsp.)
1 tsp. sugar
1 tbsp. chili powder
1/4 tsp. garlic salt
1 lb. colby cheese

Use a large heavy iron skillet. Peel and cut eggplant into 1" cubes and parboil in salted water just until it turns light brown and becomes a little tender (boil about 5 to 10 minutes in all). Drain. Brown the hamburger, bell pepper, rice and onions. Add the drained eggplant and all other ingredients, except cheese, to the meat mixture. Add enough water to barely cover and simmer for a few minutes while you grate the cheese. Sprinkle the cheese on top of all ingredients and place at 350 degrees. Bake for about 40 minutes or until nicely browned.