Eggplant Casserole
["1 large or 2 medium eggplants", "1 1/2 lb. ground beef or ground chuck", "1 large onion, finely chopped", "1 can tomato sauce and 1 can tomato sauce special", "1 or 2 Tbsp. salsa", "salt, pepper and sweet basil to taste", "chopped parsley", "1/2 c. chopped bell pepper (optional)", "1 beaten egg"]
["Braise meat until lightly brown.", "Add onion and brown.", "Add sauces and seasonings.", "Mix well and cook a little more.", "Cut steam off eggplant; wash and slice into 1/4-inch thick slices. Salt and let stand for 1 hour.", "Dry the slices and dip in beaten egg and fry in oil until brown.", "(Optional:", "After dipped in egg, you can dip in flour before frying.)", "Arrange in baking dish. Cover with part of meat mixture.", "Repeat in layers.", "(Optional: Top with grated cheese.)", "Bake at 350\u00b0 for 30 to 45 minutes or until tender."]
["eggplants", "ground beef", "onion", "tomato sauce", "salsa", "salt", "parsley", "bell pepper", "egg"]