Moussaka with thyme

Moussaka is a meat casserole with eggplant. This dish takes any spice well, but it will acquire a special aroma with the addition of thyme. This herb is widely used in cooking. It is used for salting, soaking and as a seasoning for meat or vegetable dishes. Not all thyme is used in cooking, but only the apical parts of non-lignified branches. Thyme has a bright and unique aroma, which is why it is used for infusions and tea.

1. Calories
   157,29 kcal
2. Protein
   7,89 gram
3. Fat
   11,89 gram
4. Carbohydrates
   3,47 gram
5. ~ Time
   1 H 40 Min
6. Pepper
7. Complexity

Products per 4 serving:

1. Pork minced meat

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   400 g
2. Eggplant

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   2 pcs. = 420 g
3. Tomato

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   1 piece = 90 g
4. Red onions

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   1 piece = 75 g
5. Cream 10% fat content

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   0.5 cup = 105 g
6. Wheat flour bakery

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   1 tbsp. l. = 15 g
7. Cheddar

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   50 g
8. Chicken egg

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   2 pcs. = 120 g
9. Vegetable oil

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   2 tbsp. l. = 34 g
10. Dried thyme / thyme

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    1 tsp. = 2 g
11. Black pepper ground

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    0.5 tsp. = 2.5 g
12. Salt

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    1 tsp. = 7 g
13. Salad leaves

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    2 pcs. = 16 g
14. Maslin

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    6 pcs. = 30 g

Steps:

1. 
   Wash the eggplants, peel and cut into slices. Wash the red bell pepper and tomatoes, remove the stalk, and remove the seeds from the pepper. Then pour boiling water over the tomatoes, cool in ice and remove the skins. Cut the tomatoes and peppers into 1x1 cm cubes. Peel the onion and finely chop. Grate the cheddar cheese on a coarse grater. Wash and dry the eggs. Wash and dry the lettuce leaves to serve, and drain the olives.
2. 
   Fry the minced meat and vegetables. Heat 1 tbsp in a frying pan. l. vegetable oil and fry the onion until golden brown, about 10 minutes. Then add the minced meat and simmer for about 20 minutes. Then add tomatoes, bell peppers, salt, pepper and thyme. Simmer with the lid closed for 15 minutes.
3. 
   Bake the minced meat with vegetables and prepare the sauce. Grease a baking dish with oil and place the eggplants first, then the minced meat and vegetables. Bake in the oven at 200 degrees for 20 minutes. In a dry frying pan, sauté the flour until light brown, add the cream and cook for 5 minutes until thickened. Then cool. Beat the eggs in a bowl, add cream with flour and cheese.
4. 
   Bring the dish to readiness. Remove the minced meat with vegetables from the oven and pour in a mixture of cream and eggs, distribute evenly. Place back in the oven and bake at the same temperature for another 20-30 minutes until golden brown.
5. 
   Place lettuce leaves on a plate, place a portion of moussaka on top, and arrange olives nearby.