Ingredients
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2 potatoes (about 1 lb.), peeled and cut on the long side into quarter-inch thick slices
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2 large eggplants (about 1+ lbs.) Cut into even, quarter-inch thick slices
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1-2/3 lbs. mixture of ground beef and ground pork (half and half or just use beef)
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1 medium onion, chopped
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3 cloves garlic, peeled and minced
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3 medium sized tomatoes, chopped
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½ glass of water
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2 cinnamon sticks
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My Sage Gourmet Mediterranean Herb Seasoning salt (or sea salt) and
freshly ground pepper
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4 Tbsp olive oil
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3- ¾ C whole milk
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½ C flour
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1 Tbsp butter
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Sprinkle of nutmeg
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7 oz. Feta cheese ( cut in small cubes)
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1 egg, beaten
Instructions
- Preheat the oven (350°F).
- Prepare a 15x8x4 baking dish by greasing sides and bottom with olive oil.
- Brown the ground beef and pork, onion and garlic in a big sauce pan
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- Add chopped tomatoes, 1/2 glass of water, the cinnamon sticks, salt and pepper.
- Cook slowly for approx. 40 minutes.
- Watch it and stir from time to time.
- Let the meat sauce cool slightly and remove the cinnamon sticks-toss them.
- Fry potatoes in a large frying pan until nearly soft.
- Place potato slices at the bottom of the baking dish, season with salt and pepper.
- Fry Eggplants in olive oil in a large frying pan.
- Add one layer of eggplant slices to baking pan, season with salt and pepper.
- Pour the meat sauce on top, smooth the surface.
- Place another eggplant layer on top, season with salt and pepper.
- In a medium size pan, over medium heat, cook milk and flour, stirring continuously. Cook approx. 2 minutes or until bubbles form, then remove from stove.
- Add the butter, salt and a bit of pepper, and a sprinkle of nutmeg.
- Let it cool slightly
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- Add the feta cheese and beaten egg, stirring well.
- Pour the sauce over the Mousaka in baking dish, smooth the surface.
- Place on middle rack of oven; bake approx. 45 minutes until lightly brown
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- Let rest for about 15-20 minutes before serving it.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 6
Serving Size: 1
Amount Per Serving:
Calories: 1644Total Fat: 104gSaturated Fat: 40gTrans Fat: 4gUnsaturated Fat: 50gCholesterol: 492mgSodium: 868mgCarbohydrates: 31gFiber: 3gSugar: 9gProtein: 138g
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