Rustic Eggplant Moussaka
"A traditional, rustic style Greek Eggplant Moussaka recipe...."
INGREDIENTS
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3 lbs Eggplant ( 2 extra large or 3 eggplants)
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3 T olive oil or cooking spray
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Meat Sauce:
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2 T olive oil
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1 large onion diced
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4 cloves garlic, rough chopped
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2 lbs ground lamb, beef (or use vegetarian ground meat substitute Gimme Lean or St Ives Meatless Ground.)
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1 1/2 C diced tomatoes ( canned is OK)
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2 T tomato paste
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1/2 C white wine
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2 T fresh chopped parsley
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1 tsp sugar
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1/2 tsp cinnamon
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1/2 tsp kosher salt
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cracked pepper
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Bechamel Sauce:
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3 T butter
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4 T flour ( or rice flour)
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2 cups whole milk
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1/2 tsp nutmeg ( use fresh grated if possible)
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1/4 tsp kosher salt
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1/8 tsp white pepper
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1/4 Cup grated Parmesan, Pecorino or Kefalotiri Cheese
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1 egg, lightly beaten
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