Mousakas patates ke kima (moussaka potatoes Recipe

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Mousakas patates ke kima (moussaka potatoes

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Ingredients:

3	lbs	Potatoes
		Butter/oil for frying
1 1/2	lbs	Chopped meat
		1 ea Onion, med., chopped
3	tbsp	Butter
1 1/4	lbs	Tomatoes, peeled, strained OR
1	tbsp	Tomato paste diluted with:
1	cup	Water
1		Recipe Bechamel sauce
		Salt & pepper to taste
1	tbsp	Parsley, chopped
1	cup	Parmesan cheese, grated
		Bread crumbs, toasted

Procedures:

1	Clean and peel potatoes.
2	Cut into thin slices and fry in butter.
3	Brown chopped meat and onions in 3 tb. of butter, stirring to break up the meat.
4	Add tomatoes (or paste w/water), salt, pepper, and parsley.
5	Cover, and simmer until all the liquids have been absorbed.
6	Remove from the heat.
7	Add one-third of the cheese and 3 to 4 tbs.
8	Bread crumbs; mix well.
9	Butter a baking pan; sprinkle with bread crumbs.
10	Spread half the potatoes into the pan and sprinkle with cheese.
11	Spread the chopped mat evenly over it.
12	Layer the remaining potatoes on top and sprinkle with more cheese.
13	Cover with bechamel sauce, sprinkle with the rest of the cheese and then with bread crumbs.
14	Drizzle melted butter on top.
15	Bake in a preheated 350°F. oven 30 to 40 min., or until golden