Moussaka Recipe – Eats Now

Name: Moussaka
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Meat & Poultry
Ingredients: 2 large eggplant; 1 x salt; 3 each potatoes; 1 x olive oil; 2 large onions chopped; 1 pound ground beef; 6 tablespoons butter melted; 1/2 cup parsley leaves chopped; 1 cup tomato sauce; 1/4 cup bread crumbs; ⅓ cup flour, all-purpose; 2 cups milk; 2 large eggs separated; 1/4 cup romano cheese grated; 1 dash nutmeg

Servings: persons

2 large eggplant
1 x salt
3 each potatoes
1 x olive oil
2 large onions chopped
1 pound ground beef
6 tablespoons butter melted
1/2 cup parsley leaves chopped
1 cup tomato sauce
1/4 cup bread crumbs
⅓ cup flour, all-purpose
2 cups milk
2 large eggs separated
1/4 cup romano cheese grated
1 dash nutmeg

1
Slice eggplant and sprinkle with salt; set aside for 15 to 20 minutes.
2
Pare and slice potatoes, dry eggplant slices.
3
Brown eggplant and potatoe slices in olive oil.
4
Drain on paper towels and set aside.
5
Saute onion and ground beef in 2 tablespoons melted butter until brown; add parsley and tomato sauce and simmer for 10 Dust a greased 13x9x2 inch baking dish with breadcrumbs.
6
Place a layer of potatoes, eggplant, and meat mixture in pan; repeat layers, ending with eggplant.
7
Combine remaining butter and flour; cook over low heat, stirring constantly.
8
Heat milk; gradually add to flour mixture, stirring constantly.
9
Cook over low heat until thick; cool slightly.
10
Beat egg yolks, and combine with cheese and nutmeg; add to sauce.
11
Beat egg whites until stiff and fold into sauce.
12
Pour sauce over eggplant-meat layers.
13
Bake at 350F (180C) for 45 to 55 minutes or until golden brown.

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

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 large eggplant, 1 x salt, 3 each potatoes, 1 x olive oil, and more.

Yes, Moussaka falls under the Meat & Poultry 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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