Eggplant Moussaka

Summary

Yield
8 Servings
Source

Cuisine at Home, February 2010

Prep time2 hours

Description

Ingredients

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

Instructions

1.Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Coat 2 quart casserole dish with nonstick spray.
2.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. Add eggplant, potatoes, onion, garlic, oregano, and cinnamon; simmer 15 minutes. Stir in wine; cook, uncovered, until liquid evaporates, 1-2 minutes. Stir in tomatoes; simmer to reduce juices. Season with salt and pepper.
3.Melt butter for the bechamel in a saucepan over medium heat. Whisk in flour; cook 1 minute. Add milk, bring to a boil, and whisk until thickened. Remove pan from heat; add 1/2 cup Parmesan and nutmeg.
4.Whisk eggs in a bowl and add some of the hot milk mixture to the eggs; whisk to combine. Whisk egg mixture into milk mixture in pan.
5.To assemble, layer meat mixture in bottom of the prepared dish; top with bechamel. Sprinkle moussaka with 2 tablespoons Parmesan and feta cheeses; bake until top is golden, 45-55 minutes. Remove moussaka from oven; allow it to cool on a rack for 20 minutes before serving.