Moussaka Recipe

  Greek Beef

Ingredients:
1 eggplant, peeled and sliced
1 lb. ground lamb or ground chuck
1 medium onion, chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
1 1-lb. can tonatoes
1/2 tsp. oregano
1 tsp. salt
1/8 tsp pepper
1 TBS. olive oil
1/2 cup cottage cheese or ricotta
2 eggs, slightly beaten
nutmeg

Directions:
Saute' meat, onion, and garlic until meat is brown. Drain well. Add tomatoes, oregano, salt, pepper. Simmer 10 minutes.
Brush eggplant slices with olive oil and broil for 5 minutes on each side. Make layers of eggplant and meat sauce in a greased casserole. Top with the cottage cheese or ricotta, and beaten together eggs. Sprinkle with a little nutmeg. Bake in a preheated 350 degree oven for two hours. Serves 4.

Moussaka
 

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