moussaka

moussaka recipe on DishRoll

Ingredients

• 1 2 large eggplants, sliced ½ inch thick
• 2 1 lb ground lamb (or beef)
• 3 1 large onion, diced
• 4 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 5 1 can (14 oz) crushed tomatoes
• 6 1 tsp cinnamon
• 7 ½ tsp allspice
• 8 3 tbsp butter
• 9 3 tbsp flour
• 10 2 cups whole milk
• 11 2 egg yolks
• 12 ½ cup grated Parmesan

Instructions

1. 1
   Salt eggplant slices and let stand 20 min to draw moisture. Pat dry, brush with olive oil, and bake at 400°F for 20 min until golden.
2. 2
   Brown ground meat with onion and garlic. Add tomatoes, cinnamon, and allspice. Simmer 20 min until thick.
3. 3
   Make béchamel: melt butter, whisk in flour, then gradually add milk. Cook until thick. Remove from heat, whisk in egg yolks.
4. 4
   Layer in a baking dish: eggplant, meat sauce, eggplant, meat sauce. Top with béchamel and Parmesan.
5. 5
   Bake at 375°F for 45 min until golden and bubbling. Rest 15 min before cutting.