GRILLED EGGPLANT MOUSSAKA

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Categories     Beef     Squash     Tomato     Low Fat

Number Of Ingredients 17

3 large eggplants, sliced into 1/4-inch rounds
3 large potatoes, thinly sliced
3 large zucchini, cut lengthwise into 1/4-inch slices
5 tablespoons butter
7 tablespoons all-purpose flour
5 cups milk
1 pinch ground nutmeg
1 recipe (to taste) salt and pepper
1 egg yolk, beaten
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 1/2 pounds ground beef
1 onion, chopped
1 teaspoon oregano
1/2 cup fresh parsley, chopped
5 ripe tomatoes, chopped
1 cup feta cheese, crumbled

Steps:

  • Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil grate.
  • Brush eggplant, potatoes, and zucchini lightly with extra-virgin olive oil. Grill vegetables until just tender and golden brown. Layer potatoes into the bottom of a 9x13 inch glass baking dish. Next layer in the eggplant, followed by the zucchini; set aside.
  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • Melt butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Whisk in the flour, and cook until the flour smells slightly toasted, about 5 minutes. Whisk in milk, nutmeg, and salt. Bring to a bare simmer over medium-high heat, then reduce heat to medium-low and simmer 10 minutes.
  • Place the egg yolk into a bowl, and quickly whisk in 1/4 cup of the thickened milk, a tablespoon at a time. Quickly stir the egg yolk mixture into the thickened milk until smooth, then set aside.
  • Meanwhile, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Stir in the ground beef and onion, and cook until the beef is crumbly and no longer pink. Drain off any excess grease, then stir in the oregano, parsley, tomatoes, salt, and pepper. Turn heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • To assemble: spread the meat mixture over the vegetables, and sprinkle with the feta cheese. Pour the white sauce overtop, and smooth with a spatula.
  • Bake moussaka in preheated oven until bubbly and golden brown, about 30 minutes.
  • Note: You may substitute ground lamb for the ground beef, or use a combination of the two.

Hafiz Azri
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I would give this recipe a 3 out of 5 stars.


Jutt brand
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Overall, I was disappointed with this recipe. I would not recommend it.


Onabiyi joshua
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I found the recipe to be inaccurate. The cooking times were not correct.


Lea Fraser
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The moussaka was a bit dry. I would have preferred a more moist dish.


BLUEMAUBE
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I thought the béchamel sauce was too thick. I would have preferred a thinner sauce.


Arriyunna Brown
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The moussaka was too heavy for my taste. I would have preferred a lighter dish.


Daniel secondi
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I didn't like the flavor of the grilled eggplant. I think I would have preferred to use roasted eggplant instead.


Trenton Hartley
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This recipe was too complicated for me. I ended up giving up.


Richkidd Miller
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I followed the recipe exactly, but my moussaka didn't turn out as good as I expected. I think I overcooked the eggplant.


Sujn Ahmed
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This was the best moussaka I've ever had. I will definitely be making it again.


Manishimwe Belyse
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I made this dish for a party, and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it!


raphael kuadugah
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This recipe was a bit time-consuming, but it was worth it. The moussaka was absolutely delicious.


Basanta Sherpa
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I loved the combination of flavors in this dish. The eggplant was smoky and tender, and the lamb was perfectly seasoned. The béchamel sauce was also very good.


Santosh kumar
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The grilled eggplant moussaka was a delicious and impressive dish. It was perfect for a special occasion dinner.


Raheemali Raheemali
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This was my first time making moussaka, and it turned out great! The instructions were easy to follow, and the dish was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


hannan kenafarh
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I've made moussaka many times before, but this grilled eggplant version is by far the best. The eggplant adds a smoky flavor that really takes the dish to the next level. I highly recommend trying this recipe.


Irfandashti Irfandashti
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This grilled eggplant moussaka was a hit with my family! The flavors were incredible, and the texture was perfect. I especially loved the crispy edges of the eggplant. I will definitely be making this dish again.