Skillet Moussaka Recipes

Steps:

• In a colander, toss the eggplant and 1 teaspoon salt. Drain in the sink for 15 minutes.
• Heat oven to 450 degrees Toss the eggplant with the oil and spread on a large baking sheet. Roast, turning occasionally, until golden and tender, about 40 minutes. Reduce oven temperature to 400 degrees.
• Bring 6 cups water, the potatoes and 1 tablespoon salt to a boil in a large pot over high heat. Lower heat and simmer until potatoes are tender, about 20 minutes; drain and return potatoes to the warm pot. In a small bowl, whisk together milk and egg yolk. Mash potatoes with milk-egg mixture, 1/2 cup cheese, butter, 1/4 teaspoon salt and nutmeg. Taste and adjust seasonings if needed.
• In a very large skillet over medium-high heat, brown the lamb, breaking it up with a fork as it cooks. Season with 1/4 teaspoon salt. Push the meat to one side of the skillet and spoon off all but a thin layer of fat from the skillet. Add the onions and cinnamon sticks to the skillet. Cook until the onions are soft, about 5 minutes. Stir the lamb back into the onions and add the garlic and ground clove. Cook 2 minutes more. Stir in the tomatoes, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and pepper. Cook until tomatoes are soft and the mixture is thick, about 10 minutes. Stir in the eggplant.
• Spoon into a 9-inch baking dish. Spread the mashed potatoes over the lamb. Sprinkle with bread crumbs and the remaining 1/4 cup cheese. Bake until top is golden brown and slightly crusty, about 30 minutes. Cool 10 minutes before serving.

Steps:

• Peel eggplant, and cut into 1/2-inch pieces. Coat with 2 tablespoons flour; set aside.
• Cook lamb, onion, and garlic in a skillet over medium heat until meat is browned, stirring to crumble meat; drain.
• Return meat mixture to skillet.
• Add eggplant; cook 6 to 8 minutes or until tender.
• Stir in tomato sauce and seasonings; simmer for 5 minutes.
• Melt butter in a saucepan, stir in 2 tablespoons flour.
• Combine egg yolk and milk; add to butter mixture, and cook over low heat until slightly thickened, stirring constantly.
• Pour sauce over meat mixture; top with cheese.
• Cover and cook over medium heat until cheese melts.
• Garnish with chopped fresh parsley, if desired.