Susan's Stuffed Peppers

Ingredients

For the meat filling

• 1/2 lb ground beef
• 1/2 lb ground pork
• 1/4 cup breadcrumbs
• 2 Tbsp minced onion
• 1/2 tsp minced garlic
• 1 tsp minced fresh parsley
• Salt, to taste
• 1 Tbsp grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 large egg

For the peppers and eggplant

• 4 small bell peppers
• 1 small eggplant, cut into 1/4-inch rounds
• Additional minced garlic, to taste
• Neutral cooking oil, as needed
• 1–2 cups spaghetti sauce

For serving

• Hot cooked rice or pasta

Method