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Amazing Moussaka

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Amazing Moussaka recipe

YIELD

16 servings

PREP

20 min

COOK

1⅓

READY

1⅔

Ingredients

1 15
TABLESPOON ML BUTTER
1 237
CUP ML ONIONS
finely chopped
2 907.2
POUNDS G GROUND BEEF, LEAN
or lamb
1 ½ 680.4
POUNDS G TOMATOES
peeled, sliced
¼ 59
CUP ML PARSLEY LEAVES
chopped
6 173.4
OUNCES ML/G TOMATO PASTE
2 2
LARGE LARGE EGGPLANT
peeled, sliced *
2 2
EACH POTATOES
peeled, sliced *
1 237
CUP ML BUTTER
1 237
4 946
CUPS ML MILK
hot
4 4
LARGE LARGE EGGS
slightly beaten
1 237
CUP ML PARMESAN CHEESE
grated, or mizithra
1 1
DASH DASH NUTMEG *

Directions

Melt 1 tablespoon butter in large skillet.

Sauté onion until soft.

Add beef ½ 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.

Sauté 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℉ (180℃).

In a 2-quart baking dish , arrange in alternating layers: potatoes, ½ meat sauce, ½ eggplant, ½ meat sauce, remaining eggplant.

Pour cheese sauce over top.

Bake until golden, about 50 to 60 minutes.

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 225g (7.9 oz)
Amount per Serving
Calories 395 52% from fat
 % Daily Value *
Total Fat 23g 35%
Saturated Fat 12g 62%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 142mg 47%
Sodium 284mg 12%
Total Carbohydrate 8g 8%
Dietary Fiber 2g 8%
Sugars g
Protein 47g
Vitamin A 24% Vitamin C 19%
Calcium 18% Iron 18%
* based on a 2,000 calorie diet How is this calculated?
 

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