Mama Chiarello's Stuffed Eggplant

INGREDIENTS

• 1 large eggplant
• 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 1/2 teaspoon grey sea salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/2 pound ground beef
• 1 onion, diced small
• 1 red bell pepper, diced small
• 3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
• 1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley
• 1/2 cup chopped fresh basil leaves
• 1 1/4 cups grated Pecorino Romano cheese
• 1/2 cup Progresso® plain Panko crispy bread crumbs
• 1 whole egg
• 2 small tomatoes, chopped