Moussaka

14 ingredients
5 steps

Ingredients

  • 8 baby eggplant trimmed, sliced into 3 lengthwise
  • 1 onion chopped
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 1 pound ground lamb
  • 13 1/2 ounces crushed tomatoes
  • 1 cup dry white wine
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • sauce White
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 2 tablespoons flour
  • 2 cups skim milk
  • 2 ounces low-fat cheddar cheese grated
  • salad to serve
  • crusty bread to serve

Directions

  1. 1
    Preheat broiler. Lightly coat a rectangular baking dish with olive oil.
  2. 2
    Lightly coat eggplant slices with olive oil then arrange on a baking tray. Broil for 2-3 mins per side, until golden brown. Set aside.
  3. 3
    Lightly coat a large frying pan with olive oil. Saute onion and garlic over high heat for 1-2 mins, until onion is tender. Add ground lamb and cook for 3-4 mins, until browned. Add tomatoes, wine and nutmeg. Season to taste. Bring to a boil then reduce heat to low and simmer, uncovered, for 15-20 mins, until reduced and thickened.
  4. 4
    Meanwhile, for the white sauce, melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Add flour and cook, stirring, for 1 min. Whisk in milk until smooth. Cook, stirring, until sauce boils and thickens. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 3 mins. Season to taste.
  5. 5
    Preheat oven to 350°F. Arrange 1/3 of the eggplant in the base of prepared dish. Spread 1/2 of the meat sauce over eggplant. Repeat layers, finishing with eggplant. Pour white sauce over top and sprinkle with cheese. Bake for 20-25 mins, until golden brown. Serve with salad and crusty bread.

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