Moussaka

Ingredients

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• 2 large aubergines, sliced
• 4 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 cups canned crushed tomatoes
• 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 3 tablespoons butter
• 3 tablespoons flour
• 2 cups milk
• 1 egg yolk
• 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
• 1/2 cup parmesan

Let’s make it

1. Heat the oven to 200 C/400 F. Brush aubergine slices with olive oil and bake 20 minutes, turning once.
2. Cook beef and onion in a skillet until the beef is browned. Add garlic, tomatoes, cinnamon, salt, and pepper; simmer 15 minutes.
3. For the sauce, melt butter, stir in flour for 1 minute, then whisk in milk until thick. Remove from heat and whisk in egg yolk and nutmeg.
4. Layer aubergine, meat sauce, and white sauce in a baking dish. Top with parmesan and bake 25 to 30 minutes. Rest 15 minutes before serving.