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 Serving Size  : 8    Preparation Time :0:00
 Categories    : Greek                            Casseroles
 
   Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
 --------  ------------  --------------------------------
    1       tb           Butter
    1       c            Finely chopped onion
    2       lb           Lean ground beef or lamb
    1 1/2   lb           Tomatoes -- peeled & sliced
      1/4   c            Chopped parsley
    6       oz           Tomato paste
                         Salt & pepper
                         Vegetable oil
                         Flour
    2       lg           Eggplants -- peeled, sliced
    2                    Potatoes -- peeled & sliced
    1       c            Butter
    1       c            Flour
    4       c            Milk -- (hot)
    4                    Eggs -- slightly beaten
    1       c            Grated Mizithra or Parmesan
    1       d            Nutmeg
                         Salt & pepper
 
   Melt 1 tablespoon butter in large skillet.  Saute' onion until soft. Add
   beef 1/2 pound at a time and cook in batches until brown.  Add tomatoes,
   parsley and tomato paste.  Cook 10 to 15 minutes.  Season with salt and
   pepper to taste.  Set aside.  Heat oil in large frying pan. Flour eggplant
   lightly.  Saute' eggplant on both sides in hot oil until golden. Fry
   potatoes in same skillet, using additional oil if necessary. Set aside.
   Melt 1 cup butter in medium saucepan.  Add 1 cup flour slowly, stirring to
   form smooth paste.  Gradually add hot milk, stirring over low heat until
   thick and smooth.  Mix in eggs and cheese; cook 1 minute. Season with
   nutmeg, salt and pepper to taste. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a 2-quart
   baking dish, arrange in alternating layers: potatoes, 1/2 meat sauce, 1/2
   eggplant, 1/2 meat sauce, remaining eggplant. Pour cheese sauce over top.
   Bake until golden, about 50 to 60 minutes.
   
   Source: “Favorite Restaurant Recipes” (Bon Appetit’s RSVP).
   
   Typed for you by Karen Mintzias
  
 
 
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