Worth the Work Moussaka – Recipe Wise

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 1/2 lbs ground lamb or 1 1/2 lbs beef
• 1 cup onion , chopped
• 1 garlic clove , minced
• 1/2 teaspoon oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
• 1 teaspoon basil
• 3 tablespoons parsley , chopped
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 can tomato sauce
• 1 cup red wine or 1 cup white wine
• 2 medium eggplants
• salt
• 1/2 cup vegetable oil
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1/2 cup flour
• 1 cup milk
• 1 cup light cream
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 eggs , beaten
• 1/2 cup cheddar cheese , grated
• 1/4 cup breadcrumbs
• 1/2 cup parmesan cheese , grated
• 2 tablespoons butter , melted