Moussaka Recipe – Eats Now

Name: Moussaka
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 large eggplant; 1 onion, chopped; 1 garlic clove, minced; 1 lb lean ground beef; 4 tablespoons breadcrumbs; 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce; ¼ cup dry red wine; 1 teaspoon salt; ½ teaspoon pepper; ¼ teaspoon cinnamon; 2 tablespoons chopped parsley; 1 tablespoon flour; 2 tablespoons water; 1 egg; 4 tablespoons grated cheddar cheese; 4 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese

Servings: persons

1 large eggplant
1 onion, chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
1 lb lean ground beef
4 tablespoons breadcrumbs
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
¼ cup dry red wine
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon pepper
¼ teaspoon cinnamon
2 tablespoons chopped parsley
1 tablespoon flour
2 tablespoons water
1 egg
4 tablespoons grated cheddar cheese
4 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese

1
Cut eggplant in half lengthwise; slice in 1/2 inch pieces.
2
Saute lightly in oil.
3
Remove eggplant.
4
Add onion and garlic to skillet and saute in about 1 tablespoon oil until tender but not browned.
5
Add beef and stir to brown; drain off excess fat.
6
Stir in tomato sauce, wine, salt and pepper, cinnamon, parsley, and about 2 tablespoons bread crumbs.
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Simmer 5 minutes.
8
Combine flour and water and stir into meat mixture; remove from heat.
9
Add beaten egg.
10
Alternate eggplant slices and meat mixture in a greased 2 quart casserole, beginning and ending with eggplant slices (sprinkle about 2 tablespoons of each of the grated cheeses over the 1st layer of eggplants; top last layer of eggplant with a little meat mixture.
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12
Top all with about 2 tablespoons bread crumbs and 2 tablespoons each of the grated cheeses.
13
Bake at 350 degrees for 30-45 minutes.

583

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 large eggplant, 1 onion, chopped, 1 garlic clove, minced, 1 lb lean ground beef, 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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