Dr. Seuss with Dinner

To put it mildly, the Stuffed Eggplant did not go over too well.  Michael actually used the word abhor...really.

He even started a rhyme a la Dr. Seuss "I cannot tell you how much I hate it...I do not like it diced or grated"

THEN...he recited the list of things he does not like: eggplant, asparagus, brussell sprouts, onions, radishes,water chestnuts, turnips, rutabagas, buttermilk, cheap dill hamburger pickles...that's about it.  Sheesh!

I actually liked it, thought it was quite good, so here's the recipe!

Stuffed Eggplant

1/2 lb. ground beef
1 onion chopped (I always use dried..see above)
1 eggplant (about 3/4 lb.)
1/2 a green bell pepper, chopped
3 T Italian-style bread crumbs
1/4 C sour creme (I used low fat)
2 T grated Parmesan cheese

1) Coat frying pan w/cooking spray.  Cook ground beef and onion over medium heat until beef is no longer pink.
2) Halve eggplant lengthwise and use a spoon to scoop out flesh. leaving 1/2" border all around. Chop flesh into pieces.  Add eggplant flesh and bell pepper to pan with beef.  Cook until softened.  Stir in bread crumbs and sour creme.  Spoon mixture into shells, sprinkle w/Parmesan cheese, and place in a 4 quart or larger slow cooker
3) Cover. Cook on low for 8 to 10 hours.