Moussaka(A Greek Specialty) Recipe

Name: Moussaka(A Greek Specialty)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 large eggplants, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch slices; 1/4 c. cooking oil; 2 lb. ground lamb or ground beef; 1 c. chopped onion; 1 clove garlic, minced; 1 (8 oz.) can tomato sauce; 3/4 c. dry red wine; 2 Tbsp. snipped parsley; 1/4 tsp. dried oregano, crushed; 1/4 tsp. ground cinnamon; 1 beaten egg; 1/4 c. butter or margarine; 1/4 c. all-purpose flour; 2 c. milk; 3 beaten eggs; 1/2 c. grated Parmesan cheese; ground cinnamon

Servings: persons

2 large eggplants, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch slices
1/4 c. cooking oil
2 lb. ground lamb or ground beef
1 c. chopped onion
1 clove garlic, minced
1 (8 oz.) can tomato sauce
3/4 c. dry red wine
2 Tbsp. snipped parsley
1/4 tsp. dried oregano, crushed
1/4 tsp. ground cinnamon
1 beaten egg
1/4 c. butter or margarine
1/4 c. all-purpose flour
2 c. milk
3 beaten eggs
1/2 c. grated Parmesan cheese
ground cinnamon

1
Brush both sides of eggplant slices with the oil; sprinkle with salt.
2
In large skillet, brown eggplant slices about 1 1/2 minutes on each side.
3
Drain and set aside.
4
In same skillet, cook lamb or beef, onion and garlic until meat is brown and onion is tender; drain off excess fat.
5
Stir in tomato sauce, wine, parsley, oregano, the 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon and 1 teaspoon salt.
6
Simmer, uncovered, for 10 minutes.
7
Gradually stir mixture into the 1 beaten egg.

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

You need 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 large eggplants, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch slices, 1/4 c. cooking oil, 2 lb. ground lamb or ground beef, 1 c. chopped onion, and more.

Yes, Moussaka(A Greek Specialty) 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.

Moussaka(A Greek Specialty)

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