Eggplant Moussaka

Summary

Yield
8 Servings
Source

Cuisine at Home, February 2010

Prep time2 hours

Description

Ingredients

1 1⁄2PoundGround Beef
1TablespoonOlive Oil
1 1⁄2PoundEggplant (cubed)
1PoundRusset Potatoes (peeled and diced)
1CupOnion (diced)
6CloveGarlic (minced)
1TeaspoonDried Oregano
1⁄4TeaspoonGround Cinnamon
1⁄2CupRed Wine
14OunceCrushed Tomatoes
2TeaspoonSalt
1⁄2TeaspoonGround Black Pepper
4TablespoonButter
1⁄4CupFlour
2CupMilk
1⁄4TeaspoonGround Nutmeg
2 Eggs
1⁄2CupParmesan (plus 2 tablespoons)
2TablespoonFeta Cheese
1⁄4CupParsley (chopped)

Instructions

1.Coat 4 quart casserole dish with nonstick spray. Cook beef in oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until brown, about 5 minutes, breaking up chunks. Drain fat from meat; return meat to skillet.
2.Add eggplant, potatoes, onion, garlic, oregano, and cinnamon; cook stirring frequently for 15 minutes. Stir in wine, continue cooking until liquid evaporates, about 2 minutes.
3.Stir in tomatoes and season with 2 teaspoons salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Simmer to reduce juices for 5 minutes then turn off the heat and transfer to the prepared casserole dish. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
4.Melt butter for the bechamel in a saucepan over medium heat. Whisk in flour; cook 1 minute. Add milk then bring to a boil whisking constantly. Once boiling whisk until thickened.
5.Remove pan from heat and add 1/2 cup Parmesan and nutmeg. Add eggs in a bowl and whisk well. Add some of the hot milk mixture to the eggs while whisking constantly to combine. Whisk egg mixture back into milk mixture in the pan. Whisk well until fully combined.
6.Transfer the sauce on top of the meat mixture. Sprinkle moussaka with 2 tablespoons Parmesan and feta cheeses; bake until top is golden, 45-55 minutes.
7.Remove moussaka from oven; allow it to cool on a rack for 20 minutes. Top with parsley and serve immediately.