Greek Moussaka

Easy Greek Moussaka

Ingredients:

• 1 can Tomato paste

• 1 can Tomato sauce

• 1 can Tomato Puree or Crushed Tomatoes

• 2 tbsp Olive Oil

• 1 large Onion diced

• 2 Garlic cloves minced (more if you like)

• 1/2 cup Red Wine

• 1 tsp Cinnamon

• Salt & Pepper to taste

• 1 pound ground lamb, pork or beef (or a combination)

• 1 cup grated Kefaltoyri or Parmesan cheese

Preparation:

--Meat Sauce-

• Sauté onion until soft and garlic a cook a few more minutes.

• Add red wine simmer until reduce 1/3.

• Add tomato paste stir and cook about 5 more minutes.

• Add cinnamon, allspice, salt, pepper, tomato sauce, and puree.

• Let simmer on low for at least one half hour.

• Brown ground meat and add to sauce.

• Simmer at least another ½ hour.

-Assemble the Casserole-

• Alternate layers of meat sauce, cheese, and eggplant in a buttered 9 x 13 casserole.

• Top with Béchamel Sauce

Bake 350 for 45 minutes or until Béchamel sauce is a nice brown color.

Let cool for 10 to 20 min before serving.