Moussaka Recipe – Eats Now

Name: Moussaka
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs. ground meat; 1 onion chopped; 2 cloves of garlic; t tsp basil leaves; 1/2 tsp oregano leaves; 1 tsp cinnamon; salt and pepper; 2 - 8 oz cans of tomato sauce; 2 Tbsp bread crumbs; 2 lbs eggplant; 2 each Tbsp parmesan and cheddar cheese; 2 tbsp butter; w tbsp flour; 2 cups milk; salt & pepper; 2 beaten eggs; Cinnamon; 1/2 cup each parmesan and cheddar cheeses

Servings: persons

1 1/2 lbs. ground meat
1 onion chopped
2 cloves of garlic
t tsp basil leaves
1/2 tsp oregano leaves
1 tsp cinnamon
salt and pepper
2 - 8 oz cans of tomato sauce
2 Tbsp bread crumbs
2 lbs eggplant
2 each Tbsp parmesan and cheddar cheese
2 tbsp butter
w tbsp flour
2 cups milk
salt & pepper
2 beaten eggs
Cinnamon
1/2 cup each parmesan and cheddar cheeses

1
Brown meat with onions and garlic
2
Add basil, oregano, cinnamon, tomato sauce, salt and pepper. simmer 1/2 hour and then add bread crumbs.
3
Split eggplants in half lengthwise. peal & cut into 1/2 inch slices. (Put into colander with salt for 15 minutes.) Brush eggplant with olive oil and broil about 4 minutes until just brown.
4
Layer eggplant, over lapping in a 12 x 7x2 inch pan. Spoon the meat sauce evenly and sprinkle with 2 Tbs. each of cheeses. Add another layer of eggplant and cover with white sauce.
5
White sauce: Melt butter,stir in flour and milk until thick. (I use the microwave for this).Add salt and Pepper and eggs.
6
Sprinkle with rest of cheese and a little cinnamon on top.
7
Bake 35 - 40 minutes at 350 degrees. Top should be golden.

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

You need 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 lbs. ground meat, 1 onion chopped, 2 cloves of garlic, t tsp basil leaves, and more.

Yes, 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.

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