Moussaka with Zucchini

By Rander9576

serves 6

Ingredients

• Approx. 2 lbs. of zucchini, sliced lengthwise
• 1/2 cup of breadcrumbs
• For Meat Sauce
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1 pound lean ground beef
• salt to taste
• ground black pepper to taste
• 2 onions, chopped
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/2 teaspoon fines herbs
• 2 tablespoons dried parsley
• 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
• 1/2 cup red wine
• 1 egg, beaten
• For Bechamel Sauce
• 3 tablespoons butter
• 4 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 2 1/2 cups milk
• ground black pepper to taste
• 1 pinch ground nutmeg
• 1 egg, beaten
• 1 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Preparation

Step 1

You may fry your zucchini slices that are seasoned and light dredged in flour or, simple grill the slices on your gas or charcoal grill. Transfer the zucchini to a platter lined with paper towels so as to blot any residual moisture.

In a large skillet over medium heat, melt the butter and add the ground beef, salt and pepper to taste, onions, and garlic. After the beef is browned, sprinkle in the cinnamon, nutmeg, fines herbs and parsley. Pour in the tomato sauce and wine, and mix well. Simmer for 20 minutes. Allow to cool, and then stir in beaten egg.

Stir butter, flour, and milk together in a small saucepan; bring to a slow boil, whisking constantly until thick and smooth. Season with pepper and nutmeg; stir. Remove from heat, cool for 5 minutes, and stir in beaten egg.

Preheat oven to 375

Lightly oil a 9x13 baking dish and sprinkle half the breadcrumbs on the bottom. Lay half the zucchini slices on top of the breadcrumbs, one slice slightly overlapping the over

Now spread half the meat sauce over the zucchini slices and repeat with another layer with the remaining breadcrumbs, the remaining zucchini slices and remaining meat sauce.

Now top with your Bechamel Sauce and spread it evenly. Sprinkle the top with your grated parmesan cheese.

Bake in oven for one hour or until top is golden brown.

Let stand for 10 minutes before serving