CROCK POT MOUSSAKA

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My oven has seen it's better days so cooking here revolves around not using it and instead becoming creative with the other appliances. Moussaka is a bit time consuming to prep, as most of the ingrediants are prepared separately and then assembled. This recipe can also be used with a casserole dish and made in the oven, cooking...

Provided by Theresa K

Time 2h20m

Number Of Ingredients 21

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Ingredients

1 large eggplant
1 large zucchini
1 large yellow onion, chopped
2 clove garlic, minced
1 sprig(s) parsley, finely chopped
1/2 tsp dried oregano
2 medium russet potatoes
1 can(s) crushed tomatos
2 Tbsp tomato puree
1 lb ground beef or ground lamb (or a mixture)
2 pinch sugar
1 c parmesan cheese
salt for pressing
salt and pepper to taste
BECHMEL SAUCE
4 Tbsp flour
5 Tbsp butter
4 c milk
1 1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
1/2 tsp ground nutmeg

Steps:

1. Slice eggplants and zucchini about 1 inch thick. Salt lightly and place in strainer with heavy pot on top of them to press out liquid. At least 15 minutes though closer to an hour is better.
2. Brown the ground meat. After browned add chopped onions, minced garlic, chopped parsley, oregano and a pinch of salt and pepper until onions are transparent. Add crushed tomatoes and paste with a pinch of sugar. Let simmer until liquid is absorbed or dissipated.
3. In another pot, boil peeled potatoes until just done.... not too soft they fall apart. Once cooled, slice into 1 inch slices.
4. Bechmel Sauce Heat with medium low temp, the butter with the flour and make a golden roux (a paste that is cooked until golden) about 7 minutes. In a separate pan, heat milk til scalding (not boiling, just before so) Add milk a cup at a time to flour mixture and stir til smooth, continue. Continue to stir and bring to a soft boil. It may take a few moments, stir until sauce is smooth and glossy. (not grainy from the flour)Add salt, nutmeg and cinnamon and mix. Take off heat and put aside. (If too much is made, refrigerate the rest for other uses.)
5. The eggplant and zucchini slices can be prepared in a few different ways, one being a simple flour coating and frying them til tender, the other grilling with olive oil, or finally using breadcrumbs and egg white wash and backing until tender.
6. Rub the Crock Pot with a light coat of olive oil. Assembly will be, the bottom layer the meat tomato mixture and then about a quarter of the Parmesan cheese. Add slice potatoes on top and more Parmesan. Next a layer of zucchini and finally of the eggplant slices. Top with the rest of the Parmesan cheese.
7. Cover with Bechmel sauce, pouring into all the "cracks" and gaps. Cook on high for about an hour and a half. The top will not be browned as if made in the oven, but will have dried out enough to be spongy. This same recipe can be doubled and made in a pan and put in the oven, baked until top is golden. This messes up a lot of pans, but oh so worth it!

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Lal Taj

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I'm always looking for new moussaka recipes. I'll have to give this one a try.

Sohial Sarwan

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I'm not sure about this recipe. It seems like it would be a lot of work.

Jay Arkinson

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Thanks for sharing this recipe! I can't wait to try it.

Tim Tuckler

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This moussaka is a keeper! I will be making it again and again.

Amadeus Petro

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I would definitely recommend this moussaka recipe to others.

William Rupp

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Overall, this was a good moussaka. It was easy to make and tasted great.

Rashed Khondokar

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I found this moussaka to be a bit dry. I think I would add more sauce next time.

Hassan Darein

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The moussaka was good, but it was a little too oily for my liking.

Tilor cheek

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This moussaka was a little too bland for my taste. I think I'll add more spices next time.

william ita

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I've never had moussaka before, but this recipe was a great introduction. It was delicious and easy to make.

FuzeFitness With Natalie

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My family loved this moussaka! The flavors were perfect, and the dish was so hearty and satisfying.

Xlysia Fletcher

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This moussaka was so easy to make, and it tasted even better than I expected. I will definitely be making this again.

Freelancer Raton

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I was a little skeptical about making moussaka in the crock pot, but it turned out great! The meat was tender and flavorful, and the eggplant was perfectly cooked.