Moussaka

Moussaka

Posted by Super Madcow

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This makes a lovely dinner.

It freezes really well so you can make a lot & divided & freeze.

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You Will Need (17 things)

  • Beef Mince
  • Aubergines
  • Tinned Tomatoes
  • Onions
  • Garlic
  • Tomato Purée
  • Beef Stock
  • Olive Oil
  • Sugar
  • Oregano

  • Bechamel sauce

  • Butter
  • Flour
  • Milk
  • Cheese

  • Topping

  • Breadcrumbs

Steps (12 steps, 60 minutes)

  1. 1

    Heat oven 200 degrees.

    Slice the aubergine.

    Brush with oil.

    Place in oven until softened. Approx 15 mins.

  2. 2

    Cook onion & garlic in oil.

  3. 3

    Add mince.

    Cook til the mince is browned.

  4. 4

    Add tomatoes, purée & stock.

    Bring back to temperature.

  5. 5

    Add the sugar & oregano.

    Stir through.

    Simmer til most of the liquid has evaporated.

  6. 6

    Make the bechamel sauce...

    Melt butter.

    Add flour.

  7. 7

    Add milk a little at a time until the sauce is thick but not set.

  8. 8

    Place aubergines in bottom of the baking dish.

  9. 9

    Pour some of the mince on top of aubergine.

    Top with more aubergine & mince until all is used up.

  10. 10

    Pour the bechamel sauce on top of the dish.

  11. 11

    Top with breadcrumbs.

    Place back in oven to crisp the top.

  12. 12

    Cut & serve.