Title

Beef-Eggplant Combo, Italian Style

Subject

ground beef

onion

garlic

tomatoes

salt

oregano

pepper

eggplant

water

rice

mozzarella cheese

Description

BEEF-EGGPLANT COMBO,
ITALIAN STYLE
(Basic Recipe — Makes 6 servings)
1½ pounds ground beef

1 cup chopped onion
1 garlic clove, minced
1 (1-pound) can tomatoes, cut up
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon dried oregano leaves
⅛ teaspoon pepper
1 (!-pound) eggplant, peeled and
cubed (about 4½ cups)
1 cup water
1 cup quick-cooking rice
½ cup shredded Mozzarella cheese

RANGE TOP METHOD: Cook beef, on-
ion and garlic in a large skillet until beef
is browned, about 10 minutes. Drain off
excess fat. Stir in tomatoes, salt, oregano,
pepper, eggplant and water. Bring to boil-
ing and stir in rice. Reduce heat and sim-
mer, covered, 25 minutes or until eggplant
and rice are tender. Stir occasionally.
Sprinkle with cheese. Cover and continue
cooking until cheese is melted, 3 to 5 min-
utes.

ELECTRIC SKILLET METHOD: Use in-
gredients listed in basic recipe. Heat skil-
let to 350 degrees. Add beef, onion and
garlic and cook until beef is browned,
about 5 minutes. Drain off excess fat. Stir
in tomatoes, salt, oregano, pepper, egg-
plant and water. Bring to boiling and add
rice. Reduce heat to simmer, 220 degrees.
Simmer, covered, with vent closed, until
eggplant and rice are tender, about 30
minutes. Stir occasionally. Sprinkle with

Back:
cheese. Cover and continue to cook until
cheese is melted, 3 to 5 minutes.

MICROWAVE OVEN METHOD: Use
ingredients listed in basic recipe, but de-
crease water from 1 to ¾ cup. Crumble
ground beef into 3-quart glass casserole.
Stir in onion and garlic. Microwave on
high, covered, until meat is cooked, about
8 minutes. Stir every 2 minutes to break
up ground beef. Add tomatoes, ¾ cup
water, salt, oregano and pepper.
Microwave, covered, 10 to 12 minutes
or until boiling. Stir in eggplant and rice.
Microwave, covered, until eggplant and
rice are tender, about 15 minutes. Stir
every 5 minutes. Sprinkle with cheese.
Return to oven and microwave until
cheese is melted, 1 to 2 minutes. Let
stand, covered, 5 minutes before serving.

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# Beef-Eggplant Combo, Italian Style

*Serves 6*

## Ingredients

### Base Recipe
- 1 1/2 lbs ground beef
- 1 cup onion, chopped
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1 can (1 lb) tomatoes, cut up
- 2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1/8 tsp pepper
- 1 eggplant (1 lb), peeled and cubed (approximately 4 1/2 cups)
- 1 cup water (reduce to 3/4 cup for microwave method)
- 1 cup quick-cooking rice
- 1/2 cup shredded Mozzarella cheese

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## Method 1 — Range Top

1. Cook ground beef, onion, and garlic in a large skillet over medium heat until beef is browned — approximately 10 minutes. Drain excess fat.
2. Stir in tomatoes, salt, oregano, pepper, eggplant, and water.
3. Bring to a boil and stir in rice.
4. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer 25 minutes or until eggplant and rice are tender, stirring occasionally.
5. Sprinkle Mozzarella over the top.
6. Cover and cook until cheese is melted — 3 to 5 minutes.

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## Method 2 — Electric Skillet

1. Heat electric skillet to 350°F.
2. Add ground beef, onion, and garlic; cook until beef is browned — approximately 5 minutes. Drain excess fat.
3. Stir in tomatoes, salt, oregano, pepper, eggplant, and water.
4. Bring to a boil and stir in rice.
5. Reduce heat to simmer setting (220°F). Cover with vent closed and cook until eggplant and rice are tender — approximately 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
6. Sprinkle Mozzarella over the top.
7. Cover and cook until cheese is melted — 3 to 5 minutes.

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## Method 3 — Microwave

*Reduce water to 3/4 cup for this method.*

1. Crumble ground beef into a 3-quart glass casserole. Stir in onion and garlic.
2. Microwave on high, covered, until meat is cooked — approximately 8 minutes, stirring every 2 minutes to break up beef. Drain excess fat.
3. Add tomatoes, 3/4 cup water, salt, oregano, and pepper.
4. Microwave covered 10 to 12 minutes or until boiling.
5. Stir in eggplant and rice.
6. Microwave covered until eggplant and rice are tender — approximately 15 minutes, stirring every 5 minutes.
7. Sprinkle Mozzarella over the top.
8. Microwave until cheese is melted — 1 to 2 minutes.
9. Let stand covered 5 minutes before serving.

Creator

Alice Yetka, Martha Yetka

Source

RCA0006 - The Yetka family collection that started the project (eBay)

Date

1960s

Rights

Personal/Family

Format

Printed pamphlet page

Identifier

RCA0006-20260609-0174

Coverage

Oregon, US