Moussaka Aubergines

* Exported from MasterCook II *

MOUSSAKA AUBERGINES

Recipe By : Family Circle/What's For Dinner? (British)
Serving Size : 4 Preparation Time :0:30
Categories : Ethnic Casseroles & One Dish Meals
Main Course--Beef

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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2 medium aubergines (eggplants) -- halved
1 pound lean minced beef (ground beef)
1 onion -- chopped
2 cloves garlic -- crushed
14 ounces tinned (canned) tomatoes
2 tablespoons tomato puree
2 teaspoons salt
2 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon plain flour (all-purpose) (heaping)
10 ounces semi-skimmed milk (low-fat)
4 ounces cheddar cheese -- grated
1/4 cup granary bread crumbs

1. Scoop out aubergine flesh and dice. (Hint: Try using a grapefruit spoon
for this)

2. Dry-fry beef, onion and garlic for 12 minutes. Add aubergine, tomatoes
and puree.

3. Cover, simmer for 45 minutes, stirring occasionally. Cook, uncovered,
for 30 minutes.

4. Meanwhile, salt aubergine shells for 30 minutes. Rinse and cook in
boiling water for 5 minutes. Drain and pat dry. Spoon in filling.

5. Melt butter, add flour, cook 1 minute. Add milk, cook until thickened.
Stir in half the cheese, season.

6. Top filling with sauce, crumbs and remaining cheese. Grill 2 minutes.
Serve with baked potatoes and salad. Garnish with chopped parsley.

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