Moussaka(Meat Sauce) Recipe

Name: Moussaka(Meat Sauce)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 Tbsp. butter or margarine; 1 c. finely chopped onion; 1 1/2 lb. ground chuck or lamb; 1 clove garlic, crushed; 1/2 tsp. dried oregano leaves; 1 tsp. dried basil leaves; 1 tsp. salt; dash of pepper; 14 1/2 oz. tomato sauce with bits; 2 eggplants (1 lb. each), washed and dried; 1/2 c. butter or margarine, melted

Servings: persons

2 Tbsp. butter or margarine
1 c. finely chopped onion
1 1/2 lb. ground chuck or lamb
1 clove garlic, crushed
1/2 tsp. dried oregano leaves
1 tsp. dried basil leaves
1 tsp. salt
dash of pepper
14 1/2 oz. tomato sauce with bits
2 eggplants (1 lb. each), washed and dried
1/2 c. butter or margarine, melted

1
Saute onion, meat and garlic in hot butter in a 3 1/2-quart Dutch oven, stirring until brown (about 10 minutes).
2
Add herbs, spices and tomato sauce and bring to boil, stirring.
3
Reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, 30 minutes.
4
Halve unpared eggplants lengthwise; slice crosswise a 1/2-inch or less thick.
5
Place in bottom of broiler pan; sprinkle lightly with salt and brush lightly with melted butter.
6
Broil 4 inches from heat for 4 minutes each side or until golden.
7
Next, make cream sauce.

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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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 Tbsp. butter or margarine, 1 c. finely chopped onion, 1 1/2 lb. ground chuck or lamb, 1 clove garlic, crushed, and more.

Yes, Moussaka(Meat Sauce) falls under the General 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(Meat Sauce)

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