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Eggplant, Ground Beef, and Béchamel Baked Layers

Name: Eggplant, Ground Beef, and Béchamel Baked Layers
Total time: 65 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Greek
Ingredients: Eggplant; Ground beef; Onion; Garlic; Tomato sauce; Butter; Flour; Milk; Nutmeg; Salt; Pepper; Breadcrumbs

A traditional Greek casserole with eggplant, meat, and béchamel sauce

65 minutes6 servings

Method

Slice eggplant and fry until golden
In a pan, cook beef with onion and garlic
Add tomato sauce, season
In a baking dish, layer eggplant and meat
Make béchamel: melt butter, add flour, gradually add milk
Season with nutmeg, salt, and pepper
Pour over layers, top with breadcrumbs
Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 30-35 minutes
Check that the ground meat reaches 71°C (160°F) throughout before serving.

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