Greek Recipes

Moussaka is the shepherd’s pie of Greece. It is a delicious combination of meat, vegetables and a thick, rich sauce. It’s the most traditional Greek dish and also absolutely delicious!

Ingredients:

2 medium eggplants
vegetable oil
1 lb lean ground beef
2 medium onions, peeled and chopped
1 tablespoon fresh minced garlic (or more if desired)
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 teaspoon dried oregano (or to taste)
1 teaspoon salt, divided (or to taste)
black pepper
2-3 tablespoons butter or margarine
2 tablespoons flour
1 cup half-and-half cream
1 egg
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese (can use more)

Preparation:

1-Peel the eggplants, slice 1/4-inch thick.
2-Brush cookie sheet with oil.
3-Coat each side of sliced eggplant with oil then season slices with salt and pepper.
4-Place the eggplant slices on cookie sheet; broil under the broiler until brown; turn and broil the other side, brushing with oil if needed; repeat with all eggplant slices.
5-In the bottom of a greased 9 x 9-inch or a 9 x 13-inch baking pan, arrange half of the eggplant slices.
6-In a large skillet, combine beef and onions; cook, stirring until the beef is no longer pink, and the onions are soft; drain fat.
7-Add in the garlic, tomato sauce, oregano, 1/2 tsp salt and pepper to taste; pour mixture over eggplant slices.
8-Arrange the remaining eggplant slices over the beef mixture.
9-PREPARE THE CHEESE SAUCE: Melt the butter in a saucepan, whisk in flour, 1/2 tsp salt and pepper to taste; gradually stir in half and half or milk, cook and stir over medium heat until thick and bubbly.
10-In a small bowl, beat egg; stir in some of the hot sauce, then add egg to sauce mixture, mix well; add in Parmesan cheese, and stir again.
11-Pour the cheese sauce over mixture in baking dish.
12-Bake in a preheated 350 degree oven, for 45 minutes.
13-Cut into squares.
Note: If you plan on doubling this recipe (to serve 8), it is best to make two separate casseroles, instead of one larger one.

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