Greek Mousakka -serves 3
LCWalker1955
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¾ medium-sized eggplant
3 tbsp olive oil
¾ yellow onion, chopped
1½ garlic cloves, chopped
¾ tsp ground cinnamon
¾ tbsp paprika powder
¾ tbsp dried oregano
¾ tsp salt
2⁄5 tsp ground black pepper
1 lb ground chicken, or any other ground meat
2⁄5 cup tomato sauce
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
Cut the eggplant into small dices, around half an inch (1x1 cm), no need to peel it. In a large frying pan, fry eggplant in olive oil on medium heat. Salt and pepper.
Add onion, garlic and spices. Fry for a few minutes until the onion and eggplant start to soften and get some color.
Add ground meat and fry until cooked through. Stir in tomato sauce and simmer for a few minutes.
In a saucepan, mix the ingredients for the cheese sauce - save half of the cheese for the top! Let simmer for a few minutes until it thickens. Add ground nutmeg if you're using any, and stir well.
Transfer the meat into a large baking dish or several small ones. Pour the sauce on top and top with the remaining cheese.
Place in the oven for about 20 minutes or until the cheese gets a nice golden color. Serve with leafy greens.
3 tbsp olive oil
¾ yellow onion, chopped
1½ garlic cloves, chopped
¾ tsp ground cinnamon
¾ tbsp paprika powder
¾ tbsp dried oregano
¾ tsp salt
2⁄5 tsp ground black pepper
1 lb ground chicken, or any other ground meat
2⁄5 cup tomato sauce
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
Cut the eggplant into small dices, around half an inch (1x1 cm), no need to peel it. In a large frying pan, fry eggplant in olive oil on medium heat. Salt and pepper.
Add onion, garlic and spices. Fry for a few minutes until the onion and eggplant start to soften and get some color.
Add ground meat and fry until cooked through. Stir in tomato sauce and simmer for a few minutes.
In a saucepan, mix the ingredients for the cheese sauce - save half of the cheese for the top! Let simmer for a few minutes until it thickens. Add ground nutmeg if you're using any, and stir well.
Transfer the meat into a large baking dish or several small ones. Pour the sauce on top and top with the remaining cheese.
Place in the oven for about 20 minutes or until the cheese gets a nice golden color. Serve with leafy greens.
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