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Easy Moussaka

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SERVES
6
COOK TIME
1 Hr 10 Min

This Greek favorite has a few shortcuts, which land it on your table in no time! Easy Moussaka, with tender layers of eggplant, ground beef and a creamy custard topping, makes 'em shout "Opa!" every time you serve it!

What You'll Need

  • 2 pound ground beef
  • 1 small eggplant, peeled and diced (about 4 cups)
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 1/2 teaspoon salt, divided
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 cup spaghetti sauce
  • 5 tablespoon butter
  • 4 tablespoon all-purpose flour
  • 3 cup milk, warmed

What to Do

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Coat a 3-quart baking dish with cooking spray.
     
  2. In a large skillet, sauté the ground beef over medium-high heat 7 to 8 minutes, or until crumbly and only slightly pink; drain off any excess liquid.
     
  3. Add the eggplant to the skillet and sauté 5 to 6 minutes, until the eggplant begins to soften. Add the garlic, cinnamon, 1 teaspoon salt, and the pepper; mix well. Add the spaghetti sauce and cook 4 to 5 more minutes, until hot; place mixture in the baking dish.
     
  4. In a medium sauce pan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the flour and stir until smooth, 3-4 minutes. Add the warm milk to the flour mixture, 1 cup at a time whisking continuously until smooth. Bring to a boil, stir in remaining salt and cook for 2-4 minutes or until thickened. Pour over meat mixture.
     
  5. Bake 40 to 45 minutes, or until the custard-like top is set.

Notes

  • If you want to make this a day or two before serving, go ahead. Just put it together through Step 3. Cover and refrigerate the meat mixture in the baking dish until ready to finish as directed in Steps 4 and 5.

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