potato casserole with meat (patates moussaka)

How To Make potato casserole with meat (patates moussaka)

• 1

  In a skillet, saute ground beef, onion and garlic until lightly brown. Drain off fat.
• 2

  Add tomatoes, bay leaf, salt and pepper. Simmer for 30 minutes. Remove bay leaf.
• 3

  Meanwhile, in another skillet, fry potato slices in oil until crisp/tender.
• 4

  In a 9 x 13 greased baking dish, arrange half of the potatoes on the bottom, place the meat and tomato mixture in the middle and top with remaining potatoes.
• 5

  Bechamel Sauce: In a saucepan, melt butter over low heat, add flour, salt and pepper. Stir until well blended.
• 6

  Gradually stir in milk, cooking and stirring constantly until thick and smooth.
• 7

  Beat eggs until frothy. Gradually add 1 cup of the cream sauce to the eggs.
• 8

  Pour this egg mixture back into the cream sauce and stir over low heat 1-2 minutes. Until quite thick.
• 9

  Pour Bechamel sauce over the casserole, sprinkle lightly with nutmeg.
• 10

  Bake uncovered at 350 for 35-45 minutes.
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