Classic Greek Moussaka

Name: Classic Greek Moussaka
Ingredients: 2 lbs ground beef or 2 lbs lamb; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 onion, chopped; 1 head garlic, cleaned and chopped; 1 teaspoon cinnamon; 1 teaspoon black pepper; 2 tablespoons dried oregano; 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste; 1/2 cup dry red wine; 2 tablespoons lemon juice; 1/2 cup butter; 1/2 cup flour; 1 teaspoon salt; 4 egg yolks; 4 cups milk; 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg; 3 large eggplants; 3 potatoes; 1 cup grated cheese; 1/2 cup fresh basil

20 ingredients

1 steps

Ingredients

2 lbs ground beef or 2 lbs lamb
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 onion, chopped
1 head garlic, cleaned and chopped
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoons dried oregano
1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
1/2 cup dry red wine
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1/2 cup butter
1/2 cup flour
1 teaspoon salt
4 egg yolks
4 cups milk
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
3 large eggplants
3 potatoes
1 cup grated cheese
1/2 cup fresh basil

Directions

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["Prepare the meat sauce:", "Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium high heat. Add ground beef and brown for about 10 to 12 minutes.", "Chop onions and garlic.", "Add to meat. Continue browning for another 10 minutes.", "Add the spices and tomato paste. Mix well.", "Cook and stir for 5 to 6 minutes. Add wine and simmer, uncovered, for 20 minutes.", "Turn off heat. Mix in lemon juice. Set sauce aside.", "Peel eggplants. Slice off top and bottom. Slice into 1/4\" rounds. Line a broiler pan with foil. Brush with olive oil Broil eggplant slices 3 to 4 minutes. Turn and broil 2 to 3 minutes longer until browned. Remove from pan and set aside. You will be doing this in 3 to 4 batches.""