*  Exported from  MasterCook II  *

                           MOUSSAKA AUBERGINES

Recipe By     : Family Circle/What's For Dinner? (British)
Serving Size  : 4    Preparation Time :0:30
Categories    : Ethnic                           Casseroles & One Dish Meals
                Main Course--Beef

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   2      medium        aubergines (eggplants) -- halved
   1      pound         lean minced beef (ground beef)
   1                    onion -- chopped
   2      cloves        garlic -- crushed
  14      ounces        tinned (canned) tomatoes
   2      tablespoons   tomato puree
   2      teaspoons     salt
   2      tablespoons   butter
   1      tablespoon    plain flour (all-purpose) (heaping)
  10      ounces        semi-skimmed milk (low-fat)
   4      ounces        cheddar cheese -- grated
     1/4  cup           granary bread crumbs

1. Scoop out aubergine flesh and dice. (Hint: Try using a grapefruit spoon
for this)

2. Dry-fry beef, onion and garlic for 12 minutes.  Add aubergine, tomatoes
and puree.

3.  Cover, simmer for 45 minutes, stirring occasionally.  Cook, uncovered,
for 30 minutes.

4. Meanwhile, salt aubergine shells for 30 minutes.  Rinse and cook in
boiling water for 5 minutes.  Drain and pat dry.  Spoon in filling.

5. Melt butter, add flour, cook 1 minute.  Add milk, cook until thickened.
 Stir in half the cheese, season.

6. Top filling with sauce, crumbs and remaining cheese.  Grill 2 minutes.
 Serve with baked potatoes and salad.  Garnish with chopped parsley.

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