Moussaka...Kefalonia Style Recipe

Name: Moussaka...Kefalonia Style
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound ground lamb; 3 ounces thinly sliced pancetta (about 10 slices); 2 cups tomato sauce; 1 large onion, small dice; 4 garlic cloves, minced; 1/4 cup milk; 2 potatoes, sliced lengthwise into thin slices; 1 large eggplant, sliced into thin rounds; bechamel sauce; nutmeg; bread crumbs; parmesan cheese, grated; s & p; olive oil

Servings: persons

1 pound ground lamb
3 ounces thinly sliced pancetta (about 10 slices)
2 cups tomato sauce
1 large onion, small dice
4 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 cup milk
2 potatoes, sliced lengthwise into thin slices
1 large eggplant, sliced into thin rounds
bechamel sauce
nutmeg
bread crumbs
parmesan cheese, grated
s & p
olive oil

1
Saute the meat, garlic and onions
2
Saute the pancetta until crispy, crumble and add to the lamb mixture.
3
Add the tomato sauce.
4
Add the milk and stir to combine.
5
Slice the potatoes lengthwise into thin slices and fry in a little olive oil until translucent. Remove to paper towels .
6
Slice the eggplant into thin rounds, brush with olive oil and roast in a 350 degree oven until cooked but not browned.
7
Make the bechamel: melt 4 tablespoons butter, add 2 tablespoons flour and whisk together, then add 1 cup milk and keep whisking until it thickens. Add a generous amount of freshly ground nutmeg. (the Kefalonians use nutmeg very generously in a lot of their dishes).
8
To assemble the casserole: Line the casserole with the potato slices...just one layer.
9
Next add a layer of the meat sauce.
10
Next add a layer of eggplant.
11
Then a layer of meat sauce.
12
Cover with the bechamel sauce.
13
Finally, top with a mixture of bread crumbs and cheese and bake for 40 minutes at 350 degrees.

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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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 pound ground lamb, 3 ounces thinly sliced pancetta (about 10 slices), 2 cups tomato sauce, 1 large onion, small dice, and more.

Yes, Moussaka...Kefalonia Style 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...Kefalonia Style

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