Moussaka (Meat And Potatoes, Greek Style) Recipe
Servings: 8
Ingredients
- 1 lg. onion, minced
- 2 tbsp. oil
- 1 clove garlic, chopped
- 1 pound grnd beef
- Salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 2 tbsp. chopped parsley
- 1 teaspoon minced mint
- 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 bay leaf, crumbled
- 4 c. thinly sliced potatoes
- 1/4 c. tomato paste
- 1 c. beef bouillon
- Cream Topping
- 1/4 c. grated Parmesan cheese
Directions
- Cook onion in oil till soft. Add in garlic and meat and cook, stirring till meat is lightly browned. Add in 1 tsp. salt and the other seasonings and cook a few min longer. Drain off liquid and layer in 8-inch square baking dish with potato, sprinkle with a little salt and pepper, followed by meat mix, and end with potatoes.
- Dilute tomato paste with 1/4 c. warm water and pour into skillet with bouillon. Bring to a boil, then pour carefully over layers in pan. Bake in 350 degree oven for 30 min or possibly till most of the liquid has been absorbed and potatoes are tender. Remove from oven and pour topping carefully over potatoes, sprinkle with cheese. Bake for 15 min longer or possibly till custard is set and top is brown.
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 201g | |
| Recipe makes 8 servings | |
| Calories 313 | |
| Calories from Fat 128 | 41% |
| Total Fat 14.25g | 18% |
| Saturated Fat 4.74g | 19% |
| Trans Fat 0.09g | |
| Cholesterol 42mg | 14% |
| Sodium 267mg | 11% |
| Potassium 515mg | 15% |
| Total Carbs 33.11g | 9% |
| Dietary Fiber 2.1g | 7% |
| Sugars 13.78g | 9% |
| Protein 13.35g | 21% |
