Moussaka
- Ready In:
- 1hr 15mins
- Ingredients:
- 16
- Serves:
-
6-8
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
- 1⁄4 cup dry red wine
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1⁄2 teaspoon pepper
- 1⁄4 teaspoon cinnamon
- 2 tablespoons chopped parsley
- 1 tablespoon flour
- 2 tablespoons water
- 1 egg
- 4 tablespoons grated cheddar cheese
- 4 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese
directions
- Cut eggplant in half lengthwise; slice in 1/2 inch pieces.
- Saute lightly in oil.
- Remove eggplant.
- Add onion and garlic to skillet and saute in about 1 tablespoon oil until tender but not browned.
- Add beef and stir to brown; drain off excess fat.
- Stir in tomato sauce, wine, salt and pepper, cinnamon, parsley, and about 2 tablespoons bread crumbs.
- Simmer 5 minutes.
- Combine flour and water and stir into meat mixture; remove from heat.
- Add beaten egg.
- 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.).
- Top all with about 2 tablespoons bread crumbs and 2 tablespoons each of the grated cheeses.
- Bake at 350 degrees for 30-45 minutes.
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RECIPE SUBMITTED BY
BeccaB3c
United States