Mousaka

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven (350°F).
2. Prepare a 15x8x4 baking dish by greasing sides and bottom with olive oil.
3. Brown the ground beef and pork, onion and garlic in a big sauce pan
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4. Add chopped tomatoes, 1/2 glass of water, the cinnamon sticks, salt and pepper.
5. Cook slowly for approx. 40 minutes.
6. Watch it and stir from time to time.
7. Let the meat sauce cool slightly and remove the cinnamon sticks-toss them.
8. Fry potatoes in a large frying pan until nearly soft.
9. Place potato slices at the bottom of the baking dish, season with salt and pepper.
10. Fry Eggplants in olive oil in a large frying pan.
11. Add one layer of eggplant slices to baking pan, season with salt and pepper.
12. Pour the meat sauce on top, smooth the surface.
13. Place another eggplant layer on top, season with salt and pepper.
14. In a medium size pan, over medium heat, cook milk and flour, stirring continuously. Cook approx. 2 minutes or until bubbles form, then remove from stove.
15. Add the butter, salt and a bit of pepper, and a sprinkle of nutmeg.
16. Let it cool slightly
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17. Add the feta cheese and beaten egg, stirring well.
18. Pour the sauce over the Mousaka in baking dish, smooth the surface.
19. Place on middle rack of oven; bake approx. 45 minutes until lightly brown
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20. Let rest for about 15-20 minutes before serving it.