MAMA'S MOUSSAKA
Steps:
- Veggies: Salt the sliced eggplant and let moisture draw for 30 minutes. Rinse and pat dry. Arrange eggplant and zucchini on a baking sheet, brush with olive oil, and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Roast in 375 oven until soft. Set aside. Meat: Sautee mushroom, onion, and garlic in olive oil on med-high heat until onions are partially translucent. Add lamb and brown, allowing it to break apart a little. When the lamb is almost cooked through, add the tomatoes, lemon juice, cumin, and cinammon. Stir to distribute evenly. Turn heat down to med-low and simmer to reduce a little, until the sauce is thick like a ragu. Set aside. Potatoes: Quarter potatoes and boil in salted water until soft. Reserve about 1 cup of water, discarding the rest. Using a hand masher or electric mixer, smash potatoes a bit until they are broken apart. Add in olive oil, butter, and milk or cream, and blend together. Use the potato water sparingly, blending in only enough to add volume to the potatoes. Salt and pepper to taste. Set aside. Breadcrumbs: Toss all ingredients together. Cream Sauce: Warm butter in small saucepan over low heat. Add flour and stir consistently until the roux browns slightly. Add spices and cream, whisking together slowly. Continue to stir slowly until the sauce has thickened slightly. Do not let it boil. Assemble the casserole: in a 9x12 casserole dish, layer vegetables on the bottom, meat sauce next, then spread potatoes over the top. Drizzle with cream sauce, sprinkle with breadcrumbs, and (if you like) drizzle with a little olive oil on top of the breadcrumbs. Bake at 375 for about 30 minutes, until the breadcrumbs are browned and the casserole is simmering. Serve with greek salad and red wine.
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Qulab Abbas
[email protected]This moussaka was a bit time-consuming to make, but it was worth it! The flavors were complex and the texture was perfect. I will definitely be making this again for special occasions.
Mr Aber Hoshan Rana
[email protected]I was a bit skeptical about making this moussaka because I had never made it before, but I am so glad I did! It was surprisingly easy to make and the results were amazing. I will definitely be making this again.
Kian J
[email protected]This moussaka was a bit of work to make, but it was worth it! The flavors were incredible and the texture was perfect. I will definitely be making this again for special occasions.
AwaisRehamani jee
[email protected]I am so glad I found this recipe! I have been looking for a good moussaka recipe for a long time and this one is perfect. The instructions were easy to follow and the results were amazing. I will definitely be making this again.
Derek Young
[email protected]This moussaka was a hit at my dinner party! Everyone loved it and I received many compliments. I will definitely be making this again for special occasions.
Pertab Jena
[email protected]I was so excited to try this recipe and it did not disappoint! The moussaka was even better than I expected. The flavors were complex and the texture was perfect. I will definitely be making this again.
Fleago
[email protected]This was the best moussaka I have ever had! The eggplant was cooked to perfection and the sauce was flavorful and rich. I will definitely be making this again and again.
Hamza Mahi
[email protected]I made this moussaka for my family and they loved it! It was a bit of work to make, but it was worth it. The flavors were incredible and the texture was perfect. I will definitely be making this again.
Md Tamim Ahmed
[email protected]This moussaka was a bit time-consuming to make, but it was worth it! The flavors were complex and the texture was perfect. I will definitely be making this again for special occasions.
Jovan Beast
[email protected]I was a bit skeptical about making this moussaka because I had never made it before, but I am so glad I did! It was surprisingly easy to make and the results were amazing. I will definitely be making this again.
Dorcasi Busime
[email protected]This moussaka was a bit of work to make, but it was worth it! The flavors were incredible and the texture was perfect. I will definitely be making this again for special occasions.
kemisola abigael sunday
[email protected]I am so glad I found this recipe! I have been looking for a good moussaka recipe for a long time and this one is perfect. The instructions were easy to follow and the results were amazing. I will definitely be making this again.
Faisal Pitafi
[email protected]This moussaka was a hit at my dinner party! Everyone loved it and I received many compliments. I will definitely be making this again for special occasions.
Philip Darkwa
[email protected]I was so excited to try this recipe and it did not disappoint! The moussaka was even better than I expected. The flavors were complex and the texture was perfect. I will definitely be making this again.
Rafael Antenehe
[email protected]This was the best moussaka I have ever had! The eggplant was cooked to perfection and the sauce was flavorful and rich. I will definitely be making this again and again.
tauheed ozair
[email protected]I made this moussaka for my family and they loved it! It was easy to make and the results were impressive. I highly recommend this recipe.
Leo McLaughlin
[email protected]This moussaka was absolutely delicious! The flavors were perfect and the texture was amazing. I will definitely be making this again.