Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 2 eggplants medium
  • 5 tbs oil
  • 2 onions medium peeled sliced
  • 500g beef mince
  • 2 tbs tomato paste
  • 1 tsp mixed herbs
  • 2/3 cup Massel Beef Style Liquid Stock
  • 250g potatoes cooked peeled
  • 2 tomatoes
  • 30g margarine
  • 30g plain flour
  • 30g cheese grated
  • 1 1/2 cups milk
  • 2 eggs

Instruction

  • Slice the eggplant and spread on a plate. Sprinkle eggplant with salt and leave for 15 minutes. Rinse and dry.
  • Fry the eggplant in a little oil until brown on both sides and set aside.
  • Heat the remaining oil and cook the onion until soft. Add the mince and cook until browned. Stir in the tomato paste, stock, herbs and seasonings.
  • Bring to the boil. Cover and simmer for 15 minutes.
  • Slice the cooked potatoes and tomatoes.
  • Line the bottom of an oven proof dish with half the eggplant. Pour over half the meat mixture and top with sliced tomatoes.
  • Add the rest of the eggplant, meat and layer with the potatoes.
  • Sauce: Melt the margarine, stir in the flour and gradually blend in the milk. Bring the sauce to the boil, stirring constantly. Beat in the egg yolks and cheese.
  • Whisk the egg whites and fold into the sauce.
  • Pour the sauce over the moussaka and bake in a moderate oven for 45 minutes or until golden brown.