Papa Cristo's meat moussaka Recipe - Los Angeles Times

Papa Cristo's meat moussaka Recipe - Los Angeles Times

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For 68 years, Papa Cristo's Greek restaurant and shop has helmed a dense stretch of Pico Boulevard in the Pico-Union neighborhood of Los Angeles. These days, the area is populated with carnicerias,...

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Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 2 onions, halved and cut lengthwise into thin slices
  • 2 pounds ground beef (15% to 20% fat)
  • 1 teaspoon Greek seasoning (preferably Papa Cristo's), more if desired
  • 1 (6-ounce) can tomato paste
  • 1 (15-ounce) can crushed tomatoes
  • ¼ cup chopped parsley
  • 4 cloves garlic, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • ½ cup red wine, preferably St. George Agiorgitiko
  • 1 stick (8 tablespoons) butter
  • 1 cup flour
  • 5 cups milk
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 4 Yukon gold or similar yellow potatoes
  • 2 large globe eggplants
  • Greek extra virgin olive oil
  • Greek seasoning (preferably Papa Cristo's)
  • Prepared meat sauce
  • 1/2 cup grated Kefalotiri cheese
  • Prepared béchamel

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