Moussaka

Ingredients

• eggplants (3 )
• salt (0 )
• olive oil (0.25 cup)
• butter (1 tablespoon)
• lean ground beef (1 pound)
• onions (2 )
• garlic (1 clove)
• black pepper (0 )
• dried parsley (2 tablespoons)
• fines herbs (0.5 teaspoon)
• ground cinnamon (0.25 teaspoon)
• ground nutmeg (0.5 teaspoon)
• tomato sauce (1 (8 ounce) can)
• red wine (0.5 cup)
• egg (1 )
• milk (4 cups)
• butter (0.5 cup)
• all-purpose flour (6 tablespoons)
• white pepper (0 )
• Parmesan cheese (1.5 cups)

Instructions

1. Lay eggplant slices on paper towels; sprinkle lightly with salt. Let sit for 30 minutes to draw out moisture, then pat dry with paper towels.
2. Warm olive oil in a skillet over high heat. Fry eggplant until browned, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Drain on paper towels; set aside.
3. Melt 1 tablespoon butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Stir in ground beef, onions, and garlic; season with salt and black pepper. Cook and stir until beef is browned, 8 to 10 minutes.
4. Add parsley, fines herbs, cinnamon, and 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg. Pour in tomato sauce and wine; mix well. Simmer for 20 minutes. Allow to cool, then stir in beaten egg.
5. Scald milk in a saucepan over medium heat.
6. At the same time, melt 1/2 cup butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
7. Whisk flour into butter until smooth. Lower heat; gradually pour in scalded milk, whisking constantly until it thickens. Season béchamel sauce with salt and white pepper.
8. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
9. Arrange a single layer of eggplant in the prepared baking dish.
10. Cover eggplant with meat sauce, then sprinkle 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese on top. Cover with remaining eggplant and sprinkle another 1/2 cup cheese on top.
11. Pour béchamel sauce on top and sprinkle with remaining 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg. Cover with remaining cheese.
12. Bake in the preheated oven until bubbly and browned, about 1 hour.
13. Serve hot and enjoy!

Nutrition

(*Nutrition data is approximate and may vary depending on the brand and type of ingredients used.)

• kcal: 567
• fat: 39 g
• sats: 18 g
• carbs: 29 g
• fibre: 5 g
• protein: 24 g
• salt: 1.017 g