moussaka

Ingredients For moussaka

• 1/4 c

  olive oil
• 1 c

  finely chopped onion
• 2 clove

  garlic, minced
• 1 lb

  ground beef
• 1/2 tsp

  salt
• 1/4 tsp

  pepper
• 1/2 c

  water
• 1 Tbsp

  butter
• 1/4 tsp

  finely chopped parsley
• 1 stick

  cinnamon
• 3/4 c

  red wine
• 3 Tbsp

  tomato paste
• 2 md

  eggplants
• 3

  egg whites, lightly beaten
• 1/4 c

  oil & salt/pepper (for eggplant preparation)
• BECHAMEL SAUCE
• 1/2 c

  butter
• 2 c

  warm milk
• 3

  egg yolks
• 1/4 c

  fine bread crumbs
• 1/2 c

  flour
• 1/2 tsp

  salt
• 1 c

  parmesan cheese, grated