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Moussaka

Moussaka is a rich, layered casserole with meat, eggplant, and creamy bechamel. A hearty dinner.
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Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 2 large eggplants sliced
  • 500 g minced beef
  • 1 onion diced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 can crushed tomatoes
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 2 tbsp flour
  • 1 1/2 cups milk
  • 1 egg
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan

Method
 

  1. Fry eggplant slices. Set aside.
  2. Brown beef with onion and garlic. Add tomatoes and cinnamon. Simmer.
  3. Make bechamel: melt butter, add flour, whisk in milk. Cool slightly, add egg.
  4. Layer eggplant and meat sauce in dish. Pour bechamel on top. Sprinkle Parmesan.
  5. Bake at 190C for 35-40 min until golden.