Simple and quick recipe for moussaka?

Question

Does anyone have a tried and tested recipe for this dish that is simple and quick to make? No links please (unless you have made it and know that it's good!) Thank you :-)

Answer 1

Moussaka

INGREDIENTS:
3 eggplants, peeled and cut lengthwise into 1/2 inch thick slices
salt
1 tablespoon butter
1 pound lean ground beef
salt to taste
ground black pepper to taste
2 onions, chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon fines herbs
2 tablespoons dried parsley
1/2 cup butter
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 egg, beaten
1/4 cup olive oil
1 1/2 cups freshly grated Parmesan cheese

1/2 cup butter
6 tablespoons all-purpose flour
4 cups hot milk
salt to taste
ground white pepper, to taste
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg

DIRECTIONS:
Lay the slices of eggplant on paper towels, sprinkle lightly with salt, and set aside for 30 minutes to draw out the moisture. Then in a skillet over high heat, heat the olive oil. Quickly fry the eggplant until browned. Set aside on paper towels to drain.
In a large skillet over medium heat, melt the butter and add the ground beef, salt and pepper to taste, onions, and garlic. After the beef is browned, sprinkle in the cinnamon, nutmeg, fines herbs and parsley. Pour in the tomato sauce and wine, and mix well. Simmer for 20 minutes. Allow to cool, and then stir in beaten egg.
To make the bechamel sauce, begin by scalding the milk in a saucepan. Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Whisk in flour until smooth. Lower heat; gradually pour in the hot milk, whisking constantly until it thickens. Season with salt, and white pepper.
Arrange a layer of eggplant in a greased 9x13 inch baking dish. Cover eggplant with all of the meat mixture, and then sprinkle 1/2 cup of Parmesan cheese over the meat. Cover with remaining eggplant, and sprinkle another 1/2 cup of cheese on top. Pour the bechamel sauce over the top, and sprinkle with the nutmeg. Sprinkle with the remaining cheese.
Bake for 1 hour at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Answer 2

THIS IS REAL GOOD AND QUICK
Preparation Time : 30 mins.
Cooking Time : 30 mins.
Baking Temperature : 200°C (400°F).
Baking Time : 20 mins.

The brinjal, the vegetable layer and the tomato sauce can be prepared in advance to make a hearty meal in no time by just assembling the ingredients and baking them.


did you know this provides oodles of valuable nutrients like vitamin A, vitamin C, calcium and iron along with fibre.
try this

For the brinjal layer

½ large brinjal (baingan), cut into thin slices (12 - 15 slices)
1 teaspoon oil
salt to taste

For the vegetable layer

¼ cup baby corn, sliced
¼ cup red capsicum, chopped