Ingredients needed:
* 1 lb. lean ground beef
* 1 onion, chopped
* 2 cloves of minced garlic
* 1/4 cup of tomato paste
* 1/2 teaspoon of cinnamon
* 1 medium eggplant, halved lengthwise and sliced
* 2 cups of refrigerated mashed potatoes, warmed
Preparation steps:
* Heat medium skillet coated with cooking spray over medium-high heat. Add beef, onion, and garlic and cook, stirring, until browned, about 6 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
* Stir in tomato paste and cinnamon and remove from heat.
* Coat crockpot with cooking spray. Line bottom with half of the eggplant slices, overlapping as necessary. Season with salt.
* Spread beef mixture on top of eggplant and cover with remaining eggplant slices.
* Cook on low for 4 to 6 hours. Spread warm mashed potatoes over top of casserole prior to serving.
Enjoy
(serves 4)
