Michael Symon's Moussaka
"Michael's take on this classic Greek casserole is so easy to make from scratch at home! Try it for dinner tonight! Cost per Serving: $3.00 Total Cost: $35.95..."
INGREDIENTS
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Lamb:
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1/4 cup Dried Currants
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1/4 cup Greek Extra-Virgin Olive Oil (Divided)
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1 pound Ground Lamb
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1/2 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon
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1/2 teaspoon Ground Ginger
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1/4 teaspoon Ground Allspice
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1/8 teaspoon Cayenne
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Kosher Salt & Freshly Ground Black Pepper
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1 Large Yellow Onion (Halved and Thinly Sliced)
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1 Red Bell pepper (Stemmed/Cored/Thinly Sliced)
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1 Serrano Chile (Finely Diced)
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5 Cloves Garlic (Finely Chopped)
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2 tablespoons Tomato Paste
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1 cup Red Wine
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1 28 oz. Can Plum Tomatoes (Pureed Until Smooth with Their Juices)
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Eggplant:
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1.5 cups Canola Oil
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1.5 pound Eggplant (Cut Crosswise into 14 Thick Slices)
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Kosher Salt & Freshly Ground Black Pepper
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Bechamel Sauce:
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6 tablespoons Unsalted Butter
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1/2 cup Flour
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2.5 cups Milk
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1 Bay Leaf
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Kosher Salt & Freshly Ground Black Pepper
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1/8 teaspoon Freshly Grated Nutmeg
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3 Egg Yolks
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1/2 cup Soft Goat Cheese
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1 cup Grated Romano (Plus Extra for Garnish)
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1 Lemon (Zested)
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1/4 cup Chopped Fresh Flat Leaf Parsley (Plus More for Garnish)
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2 tablespoons Chopped Fresh Oregano
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Honey (If Needed)
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