Eggplant Casserole

Directions

1. Peel and chop the eggplant.
2. Heat the bacon dropping in a skillet, add in the eggplant, beef, onion, peppers, garlic, salt and pepper. Cook on medium for 10 minutes, or until eggplant is tender, stirring constantly.
3. Mix in the rice. Pour the mixture into a greased baking dish.
4. Bake in a preheated 375 degree Fahrenheit oven for 30 minutes. Once removed from the oven, sprinkle with the lemon juice.