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Mary Berry Lamb Moussaka Recipe
Prep Time
30
minutes
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Cook Time
45
minutes
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Total Time
1
hour
hr
15
minutes
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Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
british
Servings:
6
Ingredients
For the Meat Sauce
450
g
1 lb lamb mince
1
large onion
finely chopped
2
garlic cloves
minced
2
tbsp
olive oil
2
tsp
ground cinnamon
400
g
14 oz can of chopped tomatoes
2
tbsp
tomato purée
150
ml
5 fl oz red wine
Salt and black pepper to taste
For the Bechamel Sauce
50
g
2 oz butter
50
g
2 oz plain flour
600
ml
1 pint milk
Salt
pepper, and a pinch of nutmeg
For Assembling
700
g
1.5 lbs potatoes, peeled and sliced
50
g
2 oz Parmesan cheese, grated
For Garnish
Fresh parsley
finely chopped
Instructions
Meat Sauce
Heat the olive oil in a large frying pan over medium heat.
Add the finely chopped onion and garlic to the pan and sauté until they become soft and translucent.
Add the lamb mince and cook until it's browned and any excess liquid has evaporated.
Sprinkle the ground cinnamon over the meat and stir well.
Pour in the red wine, and let it simmer for a few minutes until it reduces slightly.
Add the chopped tomatoes and tomato purée. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Simmer for about 15-20 minutes until the sauce thickens.
The Bechamel Sauce
In a separate saucepan, melt the butter over low heat.
Stir in the plain flour to make a roux and cook for a couple of minutes.
Gradually add the milk while stirring continuously. Continue to cook and stir until the sauce thickens and becomes smooth.
Season the bechamel sauce with salt, pepper, and a pinch of nutmeg for a subtle depth of flavor.
Assembling the Moussaka
Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F).
In a large ovenproof dish, layer the sliced potatoes (or aubergines) to cover the bottom.
Spread the meat sauce evenly over the potato layer.
Pour the bechamel sauce on top of the meat layer and spread it out to cover the entire surface.
Sprinkle the grated Parmesan cheese on top for that golden, cheesy crust.
Baking
Place the assembled Moussaka in the preheated oven and bake for approximately 45 minutes until the top is beautifully golden and the dish is bubbling.
Once done, remove it from the oven and allow it to cool slightly before serving.
Garnish and Serve
Sprinkle finely chopped fresh parsley over the Moussaka before serving. This adds a burst of freshness to the dish.
Slice your Moussaka into generous portions and serve with a crisp green salad or some crusty bread for a complete Mediterranean meal.