Beef Moussaka
Contributed by: News Canada
(NC) - The authentic flavour of a traditional Greek dish
in a simplified version.
Ingredients:
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 1 lb Lean Ground Beef 500 g
- 1 tbsp tomato paste 15 mL
- 2 tbsp chopped parsley 30 mL
- 1/2 cup beef stock 125 mL
- 1/4 cup breadcrumbs 50 mL
- 2 eggplants (approx. 6-8" each)
- 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese 75 mL
- 1 package (25 g) Bechamel or white sauce mix
- 1 cup milk 250 mL
Directions:
Cook onions with ground beef, stirring until browned.
Add tomato paste, salt and pepper to taste, parsley and beef stock and simmer for 15 minutes,
uncovered.
Stir in 3 tbsp (45 mL) breadcrumbs. Set aside.
Meanwhile, prepare sauce by combining sauce mix with milk and cooking until thickened.
Grease 9" (22 cm) square casserole.
Cut eggplants in 3/8" (1 cm) slices.
To assemble moussaka, place a layer of eggplant slices on the bottom, add half of the ground
beef mixture and sprinkle with 1/2 Parmesan cheese. Repeat and end with a layer of eggplant.
Pour sauce over top and sprinkle with remaining Parmesan and breadcrumbs.
Bake in 350 F (180( C) oven for 45 minutes.
Preparation Time: 25-30 minutes - Cooking Time: 45 minutes
Serving Size: Makes 6 servings.
Nutritional Information: Per Serving: 296 Calories - 21 g Protein - 15 g Fat - 20 g Carbohydrates
