EGGPLANT DIRTY RICE DRESSING

Eggplant Dirty Rice Dressing image

Provided by Debora Hotard

Time 1h50m

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 large eggplants, peeled, and cut in cubes
3 c cooked rice
2 medium onions
3 clove garlic, minced
2 Tbsp vegetable oil
1 large green bell pepper
2 lb ground round
2 large celery stalks
salt and pepper to taste
1 tsp louisiana hot sauce
1 large bunch green onions, chopped (white and green part)
1/2 c fresh parsely, chopped

Steps:

1. Soak cut eggplant in salt water for 10 minutes (this will keep eggplant from turning dark).
2. Put oil in bottom of heavy bottomed pot. Saute onions, bell pepper, celery and garlic in oil until the vegetables are tender. Season with salt and pepper. Add Ground Round and cook until meat begins to brown.
3. Drain eggplant, and add to meat mixture. Smother down covered until eggplant is well cooked. (Eggplant will be completely mashed up when done). Stir often and scrape the bottom of pot with your spoon to lift off any that may be starting to stick. Add 1 teaspoon of Louisiana Hot sauce Taste, adjust seasoning to your taste. Stir in Chopped green onions and parsley. Cook for only a few minutes longer. Remove from heat.
4. Add the cooked rice, stir to mix completely. Serve hot. Note: at anytime if the mixture becomes to dry to finish cooking the eggplant down, then add a small amount of water.