Ingredients
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3
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8
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3
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1
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2
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3
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1/2
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1
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1
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1/2
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Directions
Moussaka, , The best Moussaka ever! Better than we ever got in Greece, where it originates from. The cheesy fluffy top is wonderful. I increased spices, using 4 cloves garlic, 1 ts cinnamon, 1 ts allspice and some red pepper flakes., Skunky ground lamb can ruin this recipe so beware of where you buy! I bought 2 one pound packages of ground lamb. Both were fresh but I gather that one stank when my daughter was browning them. That package of lamb was probably ground while the silver membrane over the meat was still attached to some of it which will make lamb taste bitter or skunky. Since I didn’t discover this until I was much deeper into the recipe I added more cinnamon and some sugar to the meat mixture to mask the strong smell coming from the browned lamb even after added to the onions, wine, etc. The extra cinnamon made the meat mixture usable and saved the dinner but normally you’d want to stop when you catch that stink. If fresh ground lamb is very stinky not gamey the butcher has not prepped the meat properly and while it is safe to eat it will smell and taste terrible. If you need a save try adding more cinnamon and a teaspoon of sugar. Simmer, taste, and keep adding more sugar 1/4 tsp at a time until the skunky taste is reduced to something you can stand.
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Steps
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1
Done
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Brown Eggplant Slices in Olive Oil or, Spray With Olive Oil and Bake@350* For 10-12 Minutes. |
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2
Done
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Heat 4 Tbs Oil and Cook Onions and Garlic Until Golden. |
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3
Done
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Add Browned Lamb and Cook Together to Blend Flavors. |
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4
Done
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Combine Wine, Tomato Paste, Cinnamon, Parsley, Salt and Pepper. |
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5
Done
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Stir Into Meat and Simmer, Stirring Frequently Until All the Liquid Is Absorbed. |
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6
Done
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Preheat Oven to 375f Prepare Topping. |
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7
Done
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Melt Butter, Add Flour Mixing Well. |
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8
Done
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Add Hot Milk, Stirring Constantly Until Thick and Smooth. |
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9
Done
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Remove from Heat, Cool Slightly, Stir in Beaten Egg, Nutmeg and Ricotta. |
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10
Done
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Grease a Casserole Dish and Sprinkle the Bottom With Bread Crumbs. |
