- For The Eggplant: Start by trimming the ends of eggplant Then Peel Them Lengthwise into 1/2inches.The Result Should Be A "Stripes" Pattern. Lay On A Parchment Lined Baking Sheet In One Layer. Add The Oil On Top. Bake At 400 Bake At 400F For 25 Minutes.
- For potatoes: peel the potatoes and boil for 30-40 minutes until soft when pierced with a fork Mash using a potato masher and add the butter, milk, and salt and pepper to taste. Mix until soft and creamy.
- For the meat mixture: saute the diced onions using the oil until soft. Add the garlic and the ground meat and cook until the meat is brown, Add all the other seasoning and the tomato sauce and cook for another few minutes. Taste and Adjust the seasoning.
- Layering: Layer the Moussaka with the eggplant first, then the meat mixture, and finally the potato. Add the potato in spoonfuls and gently flatten using a spoon. Create grooves on the top using a fork. Garnish with coriander.
- Baking: Bake in the oven uncovered at 400F for 25 mins, then broil the top for 5 mins. Allow to cool for 15-20 minutes before cutting and serving.
Meat mousskka with eggplant
By Sadaf Ansari
Mar, 3rd
646
Servings
4 persons
Cook Time
1 hr
Ingredients
15
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Ingredients
- 2 large eggplants
- 7 medium potatoes
- 1 lb extra lean ground meat
- ½ cup vegetable oil (for eggplant)
- 2 tbsp butter
- ¼ cup milk
- Salt & pepper to taste
- 2 onions, finely diced
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tbsp salt
- 1 tbsp pepper
- 2 tbsp mixed herb seasoning
- 1 tbsp chilly flakes
- 2 tsp ginger garlic paste
- 2 cups pasta sauce (or thick tomato sauce)
- 1tbsp fresh coriander for garnishing
Instructions
Notes/Tips
Make sure every layer is well seasoned - taste them all as you go! You can also fry the eggplant. After frying, use a paper towel to absorb the extra oil You can add a layer of cheese or bechamel sauce. You can make this moussaka ahead of time and simply freeze it before baking and make sure you cover it well with plastic wrap. Thaw it in the fridge overnight and bake when ready to eat.
