Ratatouille Hash | The Cupboard Drawer Recipe Book

Here is a beef hash from “The Cupboard Drawer”. Variations can be tastily done with ground Pork, Chicken, Turkey, even Spam. Serve it with Hash Browns, or Tater Tots, for a good ol’ Fry Up. Sprinkle with shredded cheese of your choice depending on the meat. Cheddar with Beef, Mozzarella with Pork, Swiss with fowl, and mix em up with Spam; NO matter what you decide Do Enjoy!!

1 Lb Lean Ground Beef (95% Lean or better)

2 Cloves Garlic, Crushed

1 tsp Basil

1 tsp Thyme

1 tsp Salt

1 Large Onion sliced

1 Medium Green Bell Pepper, seeded and cut into thin strips

1 small Egg Plant, cut into 1 inch chunks

1 can (16 oz) tomatoes, cut up (reserve the liquid)

1. In a large skillet over medium high heat, cook the beef, garlic, basil, and thyme, stirring to break up the meat until browned. Remove from skillet w a slotted spoon to a serving dish.
2. Add onion, green pepper, and egg plant to the drippings in the skillet. Sauté about 5 minutes, or until veggies are still crisp but tender. Drain off the fat if necessary.
3. Return the beef to the skillet with the tomatoes, salt and reserved tomato liquid, simmer over low heat stirring occasionally for 10 mins to allow flavors to blend.
4. Return to serving dish and serve with crusty bread (Like French Bread).

Yield 4-6 Servings (2-3 IF you are feeding big eaters)