Moussaka
By
Marsha Gardner
@mrdick1950
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Anna a native Greek stayed with our family for a couple of weeks while ministering at our church. She prepared Moussaka for us. She also put several in the freezer along with other Greek goodies before she left.
Ingredients
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MEAT SAUCE
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2 Tbspbutter
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1 1/2 lbground chuck or ground lamb
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1/2 tsporegano, dried
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1/2 tspcinnamon
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dash(es)freshly ground black pepper
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1 conion, finely diced
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1 clovegarlic, crushed
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1/2 tspsweet basil, dried
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1 tspkosher salt
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16 oztomato sauce
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BECHAMEL SAUCE
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2 Tbspbutter
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3 Tbspall purpose flour
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1/2 tspkosher salt
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2 cmilk
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2 largeeggs
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1 cparmigiano-reggiano, grated
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2 Tbspdry bread crumbs
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EGGPLANT
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2eggplants
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·kosher salt for sprinkling
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1/2 cbutter, melted
How to Make Moussaka
- MEAT SAUCE:
In hot butter in 4 quart Dutch oven, saute` onion, chuck or lamb and garlic, stirring until brown, 10 minutes. Add herbs, spices and tomato sauce; bring to boil, stirring often. Reduce heat; simmer uncovered, 1/2 hour. - EGGPLANT:
Halve unpared eggplant lengthwise; then slice across into 1/2 inch thick slices. Place in broiler pan; sprinkle lightly with salt. Brush lightly with melted butter. Broil 4 inches from heat, 4 minutes per side, or until golden. - BECHAMEL SAUCE:
In a medium saucepan melt butter; remove from heat and stir in flour, salt and pepper. Add milk gradually. Bring to a boil, stirring until mixture is thickened. Remove from heat. In a small bowl, beat eggs with a wire whisk. Beat in some hot cream sauce to eggs; return mixture to saucepan. Mix well and set aside. - Preheat oven to 375-degrees.
- ASSEMBLY:
In the bottom of 9"x13" baking dish, layer 1/2 of the eggplant, overlapping slightly. Sprinkle with 3 tablespoons grated Parmesan. - Stir bread crumbs into meat sauce; spoon over eggplant in casserole, sprinkle with 3 tablespoons cheese. Layer rest of eggplant, overlapping as before. Pour cream sauce over all. Sprinkle top with remaining cheese.
- Bake 35-40 minutes or until golden brown and top is set. If desired, brown top a little more under broiler for 1 minute; cool slightly to serve. Cut into squares.
About Moussaka
Course/Dish: Beef Other Main Dishes
