Moussaka

Name: Moussaka
Prep time: 1 h 40 min
Cook time: 1 h 40 min
Total time: 1 h 40 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Mediterranean, European, Greek
Ingredients: 794 grams crushed tomatoes; 2 eggplants, sliced lengthwise into 1/4-inch thick slices 4 tablespoons canola oil, divided; 2 Tbsps all-purpose flour; 2 Tbsps chopped fresh parsley, for garnish; 1 Tbsp chopped garlic; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, divided; 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning; 6 servings Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper; 454 grams (80 percent lean) ground beef; 355 milliliters milk, at room temperature; 1 medium onion, chopped; 59 milliliters grated Parmesan; 2 Tbsps unsalted butter

Moussaka might be just the main course you are searching for. One serving contains 293 calories, 24g of protein, and 11g of fat. This recipe serves 6. Head to the store and pick up ground beef, eggplants, flour, and a few other things to make it today. To use up the onion you could follow this main course with the Candy Corn Cupcakes as a dessert. This recipe is typical of Mediterranean cuisine.

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.

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Put the eggplant in a single layer onto 2 (9 by 17-inch) baking sheets.

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Eggplant

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Baking Sheet

Brush both sides with 3 tablespoons canola oil and season with salt and pepper.

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Salt And Pepper

Canola Oil

Bake until browned and softened, 10 to 15 minutes.

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Oven

In a large skillet over medium-high heat, add the remaining 1 tablespoon canola oil and the onions and cook until they soften, about 3 minutes.

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Canola Oil

Onion

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Frying Pan

Add the beef, breaking into pieces with a wooden spoon.

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Beef

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Wooden Spoon

Add the garlic, Italian seasoning, 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon, and salt and pepper. Stir in the tomatoes and simmer until it is thick and the flavors have combined, 20 to 25 minutes. Taste and adjust the seasoning with salt and pepper, if needed.

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Italian Seasoning

Salt And Pepper

Seasoning

Cinnamon

Tomato

Garlic

In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter.

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Butter

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Whisk in the flour and cook for 2 minutes. Slowly whisk in the milk, season with salt and pepper, and the remaining 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon. Bring it to a simmer, and cook until it is thick, about the consistency of pancake batter.

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Salt And Pepper

Cinnamon

All Purpose Flour

Milk

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Whisk

Put a layer of eggplant into a 9 by 9-inch baking dish.

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Eggplant

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Baking Pan

Spread the beef mixture evenly over the top. Put another layer of eggplant on top (reserve the remaining eggplant for Online Round 2 Recipe Eggplant Dip).

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Eggplant

Dip