Eggplant Skillet

By Tonya_Speed

NUTRITION per serving: 404 Calories; 5g Fat; 20g Protein; 16g Carbohydrate; 5g Dietary Fiber; 37mg Cholesterol; 234mg Sodium. Exchanges: 0 Grain (Starch); 1 Lean Meat; 2 1/2 Vegetable. Points: 8

Ingredients

• 1 pound 95% lean ground beef
• 1/4 cup chopped onion
• 1 tablespoon flour
• 8 ounces no salt added tomato sauce
• 3/4 cup water
• 1/4 cup chopped green bell pepper
• 1 teaspoon oregano
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 1 small eggplant, cut into 1/2" slices
• 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 cup shredded low fat Cheddar cheese

Preparation

Step 1

In a large skillet with a tight-fitting lid, brown ground beef and onion over medium-high heat. Stir in flour then add tomato sauce, water, bell pepper, oregano and chili powder. Sprinkle eggplant slices with pepper and place them on meat mixture; cover and simmer for 15 minutes or until eggplant is tender. Sprinkle with shredded cheese; cover and cook until cheese has melted.

SERVING SUGGESTION: A big salad tossed with Easy Balsamic Vinaigrette (see recipe). Add some bread sticks.