Moussaka

* Exported from MasterCook *

Moussaka

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Serving Size : 8 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Greek Casseroles

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1 tb Butter

1 c Finely chopped onion

2 lb Lean ground beef or lamb

1 1/2 lb Tomatoes; peeled & sliced

1/4 c Chopped parsley

6 oz Tomato paste

Salt & pepper

Vegetable oil

Flour

2 lg Eggplants; peeled, sliced

2 Potatoes; peeled & sliced

1 c Butter

1 c Flour

4 c Milk; (hot)

4 Eggs; slightly beaten

1 c Grated Mizithra or Parmesan

1 ds Nutmeg

Salt & pepper



Melt 1 tablespoon butter in large skillet. Saute' onion until soft. Add

beef 1/2 pound at a time and cook in batches until brown. Add tomatoes,

parsley and tomato paste. Cook 10 to 15 minutes. Season with salt and

pepper to taste. Set aside. Heat oil in large frying pan. Flour eggplant

lightly. Saute' eggplant on both sides in hot oil until golden. Fry

potatoes in same skillet, using additional oil if necessary. Set aside.

Melt 1 cup butter in medium saucepan. Add 1 cup flour slowly, stirring to

form smooth paste. Gradually add hot milk, stirring over low heat until

thick and smooth. Mix in eggs and cheese; cook 1 minute. Season with

nutmeg, salt and pepper to taste. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a

2-quart baking dish, arrange in alternating layers: potatoes, 1/2 meat

sauce, 1/2 eggplant, 1/2 meat sauce, remaining eggplant. Pour cheese sauce

over top. Bake until golden, about 50 to 60 minutes.



Source: "Favorite Restaurant Recipes" (Bon Appetit's RSVP). Typed for you

by Karen Mintzias





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