Moussaka

Layers of brinjal, spiced mince and creamy white sauce.

Ingredients

• 2 brinjals (aubergines), sliced
• 500 g beef or lamb mince
• 1 onion
• 2 cloves garlic
• 1 tin (410 g) tomatoes
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• 50 g butter
• 50 g flour
• 500 ml milk
• 1 egg
• 80 g cheese
• oil oil

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Method

1. Brush the brinjal slices with oil and grill or bake until soft.
2. Brown the mince with onion and garlic, add tomatoes and cinnamon, and simmer for 20 minutes.
3. Make a white sauce with butter, flour and milk. Off the heat, beat in the egg and half the cheese.
4. Layer brinjal, mince, brinjal, then sauce. Top with cheese and bake at 180°C for 45 minutes.

Cheaper swaps & tips

• Sliced potato can replace some of the brinjal.

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