Greek Eggplant Moussaka Recipe

Name: Greek Eggplant Moussaka
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 eggplants (1 1/2 lb. each); 1 1/2 lb. lean ground beef; 2 Tbsp. butter; 2 medium onions, chopped; 1 (6 oz.) can tomato paste; 3 Tbsp. water; 2 Tbsp. chopped parsley; 1 tsp. allspice; 1/4 tsp. pepper; 2 eggs; 1/2 c. grated Parmesan cheese; 6 Tbsp. dry bread crumbs; salt and pepper to taste; Moussaka Sauce (follows)

Servings: persons

2 eggplants (1 1/2 lb. each)
1 1/2 lb. lean ground beef
2 Tbsp. butter
2 medium onions, chopped
1 (6 oz.) can tomato paste
3 Tbsp. water
2 Tbsp. chopped parsley
1 tsp. allspice
1/4 tsp. pepper
2 eggs
1/2 c. grated Parmesan cheese
6 Tbsp. dry bread crumbs
salt and pepper to taste
Moussaka Sauce (follows)

1
Peel eggplants; slice into rounds 1/2-inch thick.
2
Sprinkle both sides with salt.
3
Place in a deep bowl.
4
Cover with cold water.
5
Place plate on top to keep slices submerged.
6
Let stand 1 hour.
7
When ready to use, rinse and drain.
8
Saute meat in butter until color is gone.
9
Add onion; cook until soft.
10
Drain off fat. Mix in tomato sauce, water, parsley, all spice and pepper.
11
Simmer, uncovered, until liquid is absorbed.
12
Cool 30 minutes.
13
Beat eggs to a froth.
14
Stir into meat.
15
Add Parmesan cheese, 3 tablespoons bread crumbs, salt and pepper.
16
Butter a 13 x 9 x 2-inch dish. Sprinkle remaining bread crumbs on bottom of dish.
17
Arrange 1/3 eggplant slices over crumbs.
18
Cover with meat mixture.
19
Add another layer of eggplant slices, then rest of meat.
20
Top with eggplant slices.
21
Pour Moussaka Sauce over all.
22
Bake 1 hour at 375u00b0 or until set.
23
Remove from oven; let stand 10 minutes.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 eggplants (1 1/2 lb. each), 1 1/2 lb. lean ground beef, 2 Tbsp. butter, 2 medium onions, chopped, and more.

Yes, Greek Eggplant Moussaka falls under the Vegetarian category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Greek Eggplant Moussaka

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