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Greek Moussaka with Eggplant, Beef, and Spiced Béchamel

Name: Greek Moussaka with Eggplant, Beef, and Spiced Béchamel
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Greek
Ingredients: 2 eggplants; 1 lb ground beef; 1 onion; 2 garlic cloves; 1 can tomato sauce; 1/2 tsp cinnamon; 1/2 tsp nutmeg; 1/2 tsp allspice; 1 cup béchamel sauce; 1 cup grated Parmesan

Layered eggplant and meat dish with béchamel sauce

60 minutes6 servings

Method

Slice eggplants, salt, and let sit 30 minutes
Rinse and pat dry, sauté in oil until golden
Cook beef with onion and garlic
Add tomato sauce and spices
Layer eggplant, meat mixture, and béchamel in a dish
Top with Parmesan and bake at 375°F (190°C) 25 minutes
Check that the ground meat reaches 71°C (160°F) throughout before serving.

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