Mousakas Patates Ke Kima(Moussaka Potatoes

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MOUSAKAS PATATES KE KIMA (MOUSSAKA POTATOES

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Serving Size : 6 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Main Dish Vegetables
Greek

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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3 pounds Potatoes
Butter/oil for frying
1 1/2 pounds Chopped meat
1 each Onion, med. -- chopped
3 tablespoons Butter
1 1/4 pounds Tomatoes, peeled -- strained OR
1 tablespoon Tomato paste diluted with:
1 cup Water
1 Recipe Bechamel sauce
Salt & pepper to taste
1 tablespoon Parsley -- chopped
1 cup Parmesan cheese -- grated
Bread crumbs -- toasted

Clean and peel potatoes. Cut into thin slices and fry in butter. Brown chopped
meat and onions in 3 tb.
of butter, stirring to break up the meat. Add tomatoes (or paste w/water),
salt, pepper, and parsley. Cover, and simmer until all the liquids have been
absorbed.
Remove from the heat. Add one-third of the cheese and 3 to 4 tbs. bread crumbs;
mix well.
Butter a baking pan; sprinkle with bread crumbs.
Spread half the potatoes into the pan and sprinkle with cheese. Spread the
chopped mat evenly over it.
Layer the remaining potatoes on top and sprinkle with more cheese. Cover with
bechamel sauce, sprinkle with the rest of the cheese and then with bread
crumbs.
Drizzle melted butter on top. Bake in a preheated 350 F. oven 30 to 40 min., or
until golden.

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