Name: Moussaka Aubergines
Ingredients: 2 md Aubergines (eggplants); halved; 1 lb Lean minced beef (ground beef); 1 Onion; chopped; 2 Cloves garlic; crushed; 14 oz Tinned (canned) tomatoes; 2 tb Tomato puree; 2 ts Salt; 2 tb Butter; 1 tb Plain flour (all-purpose) (heaping); 10 oz Semi-skimmed milk (low-fat); 4 oz Cheddar cheese; grated; 1/4 c Granary bread crumbs

CATEGORY	CUISINE	TAG	YIELD
Eggs, Meats, Dairy	British	Ethnic, Casseroles, Main course	4	Servings

INGREDIENTS

2	md	Aubergines (eggplants); halved
1	lb	Lean minced beef (ground beef)
1		Onion; chopped
2		Cloves garlic; crushed
14	oz	Tinned (canned) tomatoes
2	tb	Tomato puree
2	ts	Salt
2	tb	Butter
1	tb	Plain flour (all-purpose) (heaping)
10	oz	Semi-skimmed milk (low-fat)
4	oz	Cheddar cheese; grated
1/4	c	Granary bread crumbs

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Scoop out aubergine flesh and dice. (Hint: Try using a grapefruit spoon
for this)
2. Dry-fry beef, onion and garlic for 12 minutes. Add aubergine, tomatoes
and puree.
3. Cover, simmer for 45 minutes, stirring occasionally. Cook, uncovered,
for 30 minutes.
4. Meanwhile, salt aubergine shells for 30 minutes. Rinse and cook in
boiling water for 5 minutes. Drain and pat dry. Spoon in filling.
5. Melt butter, add flour, cook 1 minute. Add milk, cook until thickened.
Stir in half the cheese, season.
6. Top filling with sauce, crumbs and remaining cheese. Grill 2 minutes.
Serve with baked potatoes and salad. Garnish with chopped parsley.
Recipe by: Family Circle/What's For Dinner? (British) Posted to MC-Recipe
Digest V1 #686 by Creedenite@aol.com on Jul 21, 1997

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