Zutaten für Moussaka Meat Or Vegetarian
- 2 large eggplants
- Potato
- 1 lb ground beef (or 1 lb vegetarian crumbles)
- Onions
- Garlic Cloves
- Red Wine
- Fresh Parsley
- Ground Cinnamon
- Ground Cloves
- Ground Allspice
- Tomato Puree
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 tbsp sugar
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Plain Breadcrumbs
- 2 large egg whites
- Kefalotyri
- Salted Butter
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 3 cups warm milk
- 2 large egg yolks
- Ground Nutmeg
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Zubereitung von Moussaka Meat Or Vegetarian
- **Prep the Vegetables (30 mins):**
- Partially peel 2 large eggplants, leaving 1-inch wide strips of peel. Slice into 1/2-inch thick rounds.
- Place eggplant slices in a colander, salt generously, and cover with an inverted plate weighted down (e.g., with a can). Let sit for at least 15-20 minutes, or up to an hour, to draw out moisture and reduce bitterness. Rinse and pat dry.
- Peel and boil 2 lbs potatoes until tender but not mushy (approx. 15 mins). Cool and slice into 1/4-inch rounds.
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line two baking sheets with foil and lightly grease.
- In a shallow dish, lightly whisk 2 large egg whites with a splash of water. Place breadcrumbs on a separate plate.
- Dip eggplant slices in egg whites, then dredge in breadcrumbs, coating both sides. Bake for 30 minutes, flipping halfway, until golden brown.
- **Make the Meat Filling (20 mins):**
- Brown 1 lb ground beef (or 1 lb vegetarian crumbles) in a large pan until browned. Drain excess fat.
- Add 1 large chopped onion and sauté until translucent (5 mins).
- Add 2 cloves minced garlic and cook until fragrant (1 min).
- Stir in 1/2 cup red wine, simmer and reduce slightly.
- Add 1 tsp ground cinnamon, 1/2 tsp ground allspice, 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley, 2 tbsp tomato paste, 28 oz crushed tomatoes, and 1 tbsp sugar.
- Simmer uncovered for 15 minutes, until slightly thickened. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- **Make the Béchamel Sauce (15 mins):**
- Melt 1/4 cup butter over low heat. Whisk in 1/4 cup all-purpose flour until smooth (1 min).
- Gradually whisk in 3 cups warm milk until smooth and thickened, stirring constantly (5-7 mins). Do not boil.
- Remove from heat. Stir in 2 large egg yolks and 1/4 tsp nutmeg. Return to heat and stir until thickened.
- **Assemble and Bake (50 mins):**
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a large, deep baking pan. Sprinkle with breadcrumbs.
- Layer potatoes, eggplant, meat sauce (sprinkling 1/4 of grated cheese between each layer), and repeat layers.
- Pour béchamel sauce evenly over the top, spreading to the edges. Sprinkle with remaining grated cheese (about 1 cup).
- Bake for 45 minutes, or until golden brown and bubbly. Let cool for 15-20 minutes before slicing and serving.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
20 g
Sugar
38g
Fat
120g
Carbs
17g
