Melt-In-Your-Mouth Potato Moussaka with Ground Lamb

Melt-In-Your-Mouth Potato Moussaka with Ground Lamb

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Inspired by au gratin, this potato moussaka combines savory lamb, creamy feta bechamel, and tender potatoes for a true layered masterpiece.

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Ingredients

  • 2 lbs Potatoes, Yellow or Russet, sliced 1/10" thick (Skin on optional)
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 2 qts Water
  • 1 1/2 lbs Ground Lamb, Beef or Veal
  • 1 large Onion, diced
  • 2 stalks Celery, diced
  • 1 large Carrot, diced
  • 6 cloves garlic
  • 1 c Crushed Tomato, can or fresh
  • 4 tbls olive oil
  • 1 tbls Honey
  • 1/2 c Red Wine
  • 1/4 tsp Cinnamon
  • 2 whole Bayleaf
  • 1 tsp Dried Oregano
  • 1/2 tsp Paprika
  • 1/2 tsp Ginger Powder
  • 1 tbls Sea Salt
  • 1/4 tsp Cracked Black Pepper
  • 1 c Water or Broth
  • 4 tbls AP or Potato Flour
  • 4 tbls Butter or Olive Oil
  • 1 c Whole Milk or Half and Half (Room temperature)
  • 1 c Sour Cream or Yogurt (Room temperature)
  • 1 c Fresh Feta, Greek Style (Room temperature)
  • 4 tbls Parmesan cheese, grated
  • 2 lrg Eggs (Room temperature)
  • 1/4 tsp Nutmeg, fresh ground

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