Moussaka

14 ingredients
6 steps

Ingredients

  • None None Olive oil cooking spray
  • 1 None large eggplant, thinly sliced
  • 1 None onion, finely chopped
  • 1 clove garlic, crushed
  • 1 lb ground lamb
  • 1 x 14 oz can crushed tomatoes
  • 1 cup dry white wine
  • 1/2 tsp nutmeg
  • 1.5 oz cheddar, grated
  • None None White sauce
  • 2 cups milk
  • 2 tbsp cornstarch
  • None None Salad, to serve
  • None None Crusty whole wheat bread, to serve

Directions

  1. 1
    Preheat oven to 350°F. Preheat a grill or grill pan on high. Spray a 6-cup capacity baking dish with oil.
  2. 2
    Spray eggplant with olive oil. Grill 1-2 minutes each side, until light grill marks appear.
  3. 3
    Spray a large frying pan with olive oil. Saute onion and garlic on medium 3-4 mins, until onion is tender. Increase heat to high and add lamb, browning well, breaking up with a spoon as it cooks.
  4. 4
    Add tomatoes, wine and nutmeg. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer, uncovered, 15 minutes. Season to taste.
  5. 5
    Meanwhile, make white sauce: In a small saucepan, gradually stir milk into cornstarch until smooth. Cook over medium heat, stirring, until sauce boils and thickens. Reduce heat to low and simmer 2-3 minutes. Season to taste.
  6. 6
    Arrange eggplant in baking dish. Spoon meat sauce over, then cover with white sauce. Sprinkle evenly with cheese. Bake 20-25 minutes until golden. Serve with salad and bread.

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