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    Moussaka (eggplant casserole) from Mandy

    Source of Recipe

    Mandy

    List of Ingredients

    1 pound ground beef
    1 small onion, finely chopped
    1 clove garlic, minced
    1 cup canned tomatoes
    1/2 cup dry white wine
    1/4 tsp. nutmeg
    salt & pepper to taste
    2 Chinese eggplant
    cooking spray
    3 oz. grated cheddar cheese
    1/4 cup bread crumbs
    1 cup white sauce (recipe below)

    Recipe

    Brown meat, onion & garlic in large skillet. Add undrained tomatoes, mash with fork or potato masher to reduce to purée. Add wine, nutmeg, salt & pepper. Bring to boil, reduce heat. Simmer gently, uncovered, until nearly all liquid is evaporated, 45 to 60 min.

    Slice eggplant into 1/2" slices; spray both sides of slices with cooking spray and sauté until golden brown. Arrange on bottom of greased ovenproof dish. Combine grated cheese and bread crumbs. Sprinkle 1/3 of mixture over eggplant.
    Spoon meat sauce over, then spread white sauce evenly. Sprinkle remaining cheese mixture over.

    Bake in 400° oven 20-25 miutes, or until topping is golden brown. Let set a few minutes before serving. Cut in squares to serve.

    White Sauce:
    4 tbsp. butter
    1/4 c. flour
    1/4 t. nutmeg
    salt and pepper to taste
    1 c. milk
    1 lightly beaten egg

    Melt butter, stir in flour & seasonings. Stir over low heat 1 minute; add milk, stir until sauce boils and thickens. Reduce heat, cook one more minute. Remove from heat, add egg, beat well.

 

 

 


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