Moussaka

16 ingredients
13 steps

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
  • 14 cup dry red wine
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 12 teaspoon pepper
  • 14 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

  1. 1
    Cut eggplant in half lengthwise; slice in 1/2 inch pieces.
  2. 2
    Saute lightly in oil.
  3. 3
    Remove eggplant.
  4. 4
    Add onion and garlic to skillet and saute in about 1 tablespoon oil until tender but not browned.
  5. 5
    Add beef and stir to brown; drain off excess fat.
  6. 6
    Stir in tomato sauce, wine, salt and pepper, cinnamon, parsley, and about 2 tablespoons bread crumbs.
  7. 7
    Simmer 5 minutes.
  8. 8
    Combine flour and water and stir into meat mixture; remove from heat.
  9. 9
    Add beaten egg.
  10. 10
    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.
  11. 11
    ).
  12. 12
    Top all with about 2 tablespoons bread crumbs and 2 tablespoons each of the grated cheeses.
  13. 13
    Bake at 350 degrees for 30-45 minutes.

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