MOUSSAKA (BAKED EGGPLANT WITH POTATOES)

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Categories     Beef     Potato     Casserole/Gratin     Low Carb     Wheat/Gluten-Free

Number Of Ingredients 13

3 Potatoes
2 Eggplant
2 Onions, large, chopped
1 pound Lean ground beef
1 cup Tomatoe sauce
1/3 cup All-Purpose Flour
2 cups Milk
1/2 cup Romano or Asiago Chesse
2 teaspoon Salt
1 1/2 teaspoon Nutmeg, ground
3 tablespoons Olive oil
1/2 cup Parsley, chopped
1 tablespoon Butter

Steps:

  • Slice eggplant and sprinkle with salt; set aside for 15 to 20 minutes.
  • Pare (peel) and slice potatoes
  • Dry eggplant slices with a paper towel. Brown eggplant and potato slices in olive oil. Drain on paper towels and set aside.
  • Saute onion and ground beef in olive oil brown; drain extra fat.
  • Add parsley and tomato sauce and simmer for 10 minutes.
  • Spray 13x9x2-inch baking dish with non-stick spray.
  • Place a layer of potatoes, eggplant, and meat mixture in pan; repeat layers, ending with eggplant.
  • Combine butter and flour in a heavy pot; cook over low heat, stirring constantly.
  • Heat milk; gradually add to flour mixture, stirring constantly.
  • Cook over low heat until thick; cool slightly.
  • Combine with cheese and nutmeg.
  • Pour sauce over eggplant-meat layers.

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