MOUSAKA

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Make and share this Mousaka recipe from Food.com.

Provided by David04

Categories     Vegetable

Time 1h45m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 eggplants, unpeeled and cut crosswise into 1/4-inch slices
2 cups skim milk
1 g white onion, 1 slice
1 bay leaf
1 large onion, fresh chopped
2 lbs extra lean ground beef
1/2 teaspoon salt, divided
1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1/8 teaspoon black pepper
15 ounces tomatoes, canned, drained and chopped
1 tablespoon margarine
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon dry parmesan cheese, grated

Steps:

  • Place the eggplant slices on a coated baking sheet.
  • Broil the eggplant until lightly browned, about 5 minutes on each side.
  • Heat the milk, just as small bubbles start to form, in a saucepan with onion slice and bay leaf. Remove from heat and discard the onion and bay leaf.
  • Sauté chopped onion.
  • Add ground beef, 1/4 teaspoon of salt, pumpkin pie spice, red pepper, and pepper to the onions. Continue cooking over medium heat for 8 minutes.
  • Drain meat on paper towels and wipe out skillet.
  • Return the meat to the skillet and mix in the tomatoes.
  • Cook for 5 minutes over medium heat.
  • Melt the margarine in a saucepan and stir in the flour, whisking constantly for 1 minute. Stir in the milk and the remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt. Cooking for 5 minutes stirring constantly.
  • Place half of the eggplant across the bottom of a coated 13 x 9 baking dish, then half of the meat mixture.
  • Repeat layers.
  • Pour the milk sauce over top and spread on the grated Parmesan cheese.
  • Bake dish for 45 minutes at 350 degrees.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 252.8, Fat 7.9, SaturatedFat 3.1, Cholesterol 72.2, Sodium 290.5, Carbohydrate 16.4, Fiber 4.9, Sugar 4.9, Protein 29.1

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