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Active Time:1 hrTotal Time:1 hr 55 minsServings:12
Active Time:1 hr
Active Time:
1 hr
Total Time:1 hr 55 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 55 mins
Servings:12
Servings:
12
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Cook Mode(Keep screen awake)IngredientsMeat Sauce2tablespoonsextra-virgin olive oil2cupsfinely chopped onions1clovegarlic, minced1pound90%-lean ground beef1(28 ounce) canwhole peeled tomatoes½cupwater1cinnamon stick¼teaspoonsalt¼teaspoonground pepperBéchamel Sauce4tablespoons(1/2 stick) unsalted butter¼cupall-purpose flour4cupslow-fat milk, warmed1cupgrated gravieraorPecorino Romano cheese1large egg⅛teaspoonsalt⅛teaspoonground pepperPinch of freshly grated nutmegMoussaka2 ½poundseggplant, trimmed and sliced 1/2-inch-thick¼cupextra-virgin olive oil¼teaspoonsalt¼teaspoonground pepper8ouncescrumbled feta (1 1/2 cups)orgrated graviera cheese2tablespoonsfine dry breadcrumbs
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Ingredients
Meat Sauce
2tablespoonsextra-virgin olive oil
2cupsfinely chopped onions
1clovegarlic, minced
1pound90%-lean ground beef
1(28 ounce) canwhole peeled tomatoes
½cupwater
1cinnamon stick
¼teaspoonsalt
¼teaspoonground pepper
Béchamel Sauce
4tablespoons(1/2 stick) unsalted butter
¼cupall-purpose flour
4cupslow-fat milk, warmed
1cupgrated gravieraorPecorino Romano cheese
1large egg
⅛teaspoonsalt
⅛teaspoonground pepper
Pinch of freshly grated nutmeg
Moussaka
2 ½poundseggplant, trimmed and sliced 1/2-inch-thick
¼cupextra-virgin olive oil
8ouncescrumbled feta (1 1/2 cups)orgrated graviera cheese
2tablespoonsfine dry breadcrumbs
Directions
To prepare meat sauce:Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add onions and garlic; cook, stirring occasionally, until soft, about 3 minutes. Add beef and cook, stirring occasionally and breaking up any large pieces with the back of a wooden spoon, until no longer pink, about 6 minutes. Add tomatoes and their juice, water, cinnamon stick and 1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper; bring to a simmer. Reduce heat to maintain a simmer and cook, stirring occasionally and breaking up the tomatoes with the back of the wooden spoon, until thick and the liquid is mostly evaporated, about 35 minutes. Remove from heat; discard the cinnamon stick.
Meanwhile, prepare béchamel:Melt butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add flour and cook, whisking, until just starting to brown, about 1 minute. While whisking, slowly add milk. Continue cooking, whisking frequently, until the sauce has thickened, about 8 minutes. Remove from the heat and immediately whisk in 1 cup graviera (or Pecorino) cheese, egg, 1/8 teaspoon each salt and pepper, and nutmeg.
To prepare moussaka:Position racks in upper third and center of oven; preheat broiler to high. Line two baking sheets with foil. Brush both sides of eggplant slices with oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Arrange in an even layer on the prepared pans. Broil the eggplant, flipping once and swapping the pans between racks, until soft and starting to brown, about 20 minutes.(Alternatively, preheat grill to medium. Grill the eggplant, flipping once, until browned and softened, about 4 minutes per side.)
To make ahead
Refrigerate meat and béchamel sauces (Steps 1-2) separately for up to 1 day.
Originally appeared: EatingWell.com, April 2022
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Nutrition Facts(per serving)370Calories25gFat19gCarbs18gProtein
Nutrition Facts(per serving)
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