I raided the garden for supper tonight…
Hamburger Ratatouille:
2 T. coconut oil
2 lb ground beef
4 cloves of garlic
2 large onions, chopped
2 small eggplant, peeled and diced
4 green bell peppers, seeded and chopped
6-8 large tomatoes, chopped (or 2-14.5 oz cans of diced tomatoes)
3 small summer squash, chopped
1/4 c. fresh basil
2 T. fresh oregano
1/2 – 1 quart of beef broth (it makes it’s own liquid, see what you need)
Fresh parsley for garnish, and sea salt and pepper to taste
Saute the ground beef and onions in the coconut oil…
Add summer squash…
Add the peppers, eggplant and tomatoes…and your broth….
Add garlic and fresh herbs…
Cook until veggies are tender…Serve garnished with fresh chopped parsley, and enjoy!!!
And the rest goes out to the hens… 
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That looks good. A nice way to use summer vegetables. Thanks for sharing.
What a lovely ratatouille! I love all the fresh vegetables!
Stopping by from Allergy-Free Wednesday (I posted a Watermelon and Cucumber Smoothie – #68)
Pinned.
Amber @ The Cook’s Sister
Thanks! I’ll have to check out your smoothie too, sounds great!
Thanks for sharing this on Fill Those Jars Friday! It looks really delicious!
Thanks, and thanks for hosting!
Oh yum! Your hamburger ratatouille looks so good! I love it when dinner comes straight from the garden.
Thanks…we feel the same way!
What a delicious ratatouille! I think my kids would love the addition of hamburger. I love how frugal ratatouille is to make when you grow a garden.
Thanks! I love the frugality of it too
Have a wonderful Friday!
YUM! That looks good. Going into pin this into “Recipes to Try”!
Thanks!