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Eggplant and Beef Moussaka with Béchamel and Parmesan

Name: Eggplant and Beef Moussaka with Béchamel and Parmesan
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Greek
Ingredients: 2 large eggplants; 500g ground beef; 1 onion; 2 cloves garlic; 1 can crushed tomatoes; 1 tbsp cinnamon; 1 cup béchamel sauce; 100g Parmesan cheese

A layered casserole of eggplant, meat sauce, and béchamel, a classic Greek dish.

60 minutes4 servings

Method

Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F).
Slice eggplants and sauté until golden.
In a pan, cook beef, onion, and garlic; add tomatoes and cinnamon.
Layer eggplants, meat sauce, and béchamel in a dish.
Sprinkle with Parmesan and bake for 25 minutes.
Check that the ground meat reaches 71°C (160°F) throughout before serving.

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