Beef and Potato Moussaka

I think I chose this recipe simply based on the word "moussaka".  Plus, you can't go wrong with something that has both beef and potato in it.

Beef and Potato Moussaka

1 lb ground beef
1 medium onion, chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
3/4 cup water
1 can (6oz) tomato paste
3 tbsp minced fresh parsley
1 tsp salt
1/2 dried mint (optional-I did not use)
1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
1/4 tsp pepper

Parmesan Sauce
1/4 cup butter, cubed
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
2 cups milk
4 eggs, lightly beaten
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 tsp salt
5 medium potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced

In a large skillet, cook the beef, onion and garlic over medium heat until meat is no longer pink.  Drain.  Stir in the water, tomato paste, parsley, salt, mint (if desired), cinnamon and pepper.  Set aside.

For sauce, melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat.  Stir in flour until smooth; gradually add milk.  Bring to a boil; cook and stir 2 minutes or until thickened.  Remove from  heat.  Stir a small amount of hot mixture into eggs; return all to the pan, stirring constantly.  Add the Parmesan cheese and salt.

Place half of the potato slices in a greased shallow 3 quart baking dish.  Top with half of the Parmesan sauce and all of the meat mixture.  Arrange the remaining potatoes over meat mixture; top with the remaining Parmesan sauce.

Clearly, I like to have all of my ingredients ready to go!  No rushing around trying to find things!

 Yummmmm Beef, onions, and tomato paste.

 The Parmesan sauce cooking

 Layering it in.

 Good to go!

 The final product all cooked and ready to eat!

Bake uncovered at 350 for 1 hour or until potatoes are tender.  Let stand for 10 minutes before serving.


My HH gives this one a thumbs up.  Very hearty.  A good meal for dudes who love their meat and potatoes.  I would definitely serve this with some green beans on the side.  :)

Happy cooking!