Mirliton Casserole

Ingredients:
6 small mirliton, cut in half and boiled til tender
3 lbs ground beef
2 med onions, chopped
1/2 bell pepper, chopped
6 cloves garlic, minced
Italian season to taste
1 large can Italian Bread Crumbs
salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:
Scoop out mirliton with spoon and mince. Set aside.
Brown onions till they start to brown.
Add ground beef and cook til brown.
Add garlic, salt, pepper, Italian seasoning and bell peppers.
Cook for 15 minutes. Drain oil.
Add mirliton and cook for 15 minutes.
Add 1/2 can bread crumbs and stir well.
Taste for seasoning and add as needed.
Put in covered casserole dish and cover with
1/4 inch of bread crumb topping.
Bake covered for 20 minutes.
Uncover and continue baking until top is toasted.

Bread Crumb Topping....
1/2 can bread crumbs, garlic oil, olive oil


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