Sheik Al Mihshee - Eggplant for a Sheik

Recipezaar.com recipe # 83484. This smelled amazing while baking, and I loved the finished dish, as well! I used fresh tomatoes instead of canned and used vegan butter substitute instead of the real thing. For the meat, I just used a variety of things I had in the freezer and chopped them finely and mixed. Some boca crumbles, chicken breast, and browned sausage.

Ingredients
1 large eggplant, sliced and unpeeled (2 lb)
1 lb ground lamb or ground beef
1 (22 ounce) can chopped tomatoes
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1 tablespoon salt
pepper
1/4 teaspoon clove
2 crushed garlic cloves
2 medium onions, sliced (or chopped)
2-3 tablespoons melted butter

Directions

1. Lay out slices of eggplant on a large platter, and sprinkle with salt.


2. Let sit for approx 1/2 an hour.


3. Drain off water.


4. Brown meat and onions.


5. Add garlic, cook and stir for another minute, then drain.


6. Combine tomatoes with remaining seasonings.


7. Butter a casserole.


8. Layer half beef mixture, eggplant, tomatoes.


9. Repeat.


10. Cover.


11. Bake in an 450°F oven for 1 hour.