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Food Storage Recipes: Musaka

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Musaka: A Delicious and Satisfying Food Storage Recipe

Musaka is a traditional Greek dish that is made with layers of eggplant, ground meat, and a creamy béchamel sauce. It is a hearty and flavorful meal that is perfect for a cold winter night. This recipe is designed to be made using ingredients from a food storage pantry, so you can enjoy a delicious meal even if you are facing a power outage or other emergency.

Ingredients:

  • 1 large eggplant, peeled and sliced
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 (15 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
  • 1 (10.75 ounce) can tomato soup
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/4 cup butter
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups milk
  • 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

  1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  2. Salt the eggplant slices and let them sit for 30 minutes to draw out excess moisture. Rinse and pat dry.
  3. While the eggplant is draining, brown the ground beef in a large skillet over medium heat. Drain off any excess fat.
  4. Add the onion and garlic to the skillet and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Stir in the diced tomatoes, tomato soup, water, oregano, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes.
  5. Spread a layer of the meat sauce in the bottom of a 9x13 inch baking dish. Top with a layer of eggplant slices. Repeat layers, ending with a layer of eggplant.
  6. In a saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Whisk in the flour and cook for 1 minute. Gradually whisk in the milk until smooth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in the nutmeg, salt, and pepper.
  7. Pour the béchamel sauce over the eggplant layers. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
  8. Bake for 30 minutes, or until the sauce is bubbly and the eggplant is tender.
  9. Let stand for 10 minutes before serving.

Tips:

  • If you don't have eggplant, you can substitute zucchini or potatoes.
  • To make this recipe even easier, use a jar of spaghetti sauce instead of making your own.
  • This recipe can be made ahead of time and reheated. Simply assemble the dish and store it in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Reheat in a 350 degree F (175 degrees C) oven for 20 minutes.

Enjoy!

Musaka is a delicious and satisfying meal that is perfect for a cold winter night. It is also a great way to use up leftover ingredients from your food storage pantry. So next time you are looking for a hearty and flavorful meal, give this recipe a try!

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