
Greek Moussaka Burger
K12 & Healthcare
Cassie Kerr, MS, RD, CD • Reinhart® Corporate Dietitian
Portion Cost: $1.14
Suggested Menu Price: $12.99
INGREDIENTS
- 50 whole grain buns
- 50 beef patties
- 2 Tbsp ground cinnamon
- 2 large eggplants
- 50 tomato slices, pre-sliced ¼ inch thick
- 6 cups Béchamel sauce (white sauce)
BÉCHAMEL SAUCE
- 2/3 C butter
- ½ C flour
- 2 qt + ½ C milk
- 1 Tbsp salt
- 1 tsp nutmeg
PREPARATION
- BÉCHAMEL SAUCE: Heat butter in saucepan over medium-low heat until melted. Add flour and whisk until smooth. Over medium heat, cook until mixture turns a light, golden sandy color, about 6-7 minutes. Meanwhile, heat milk in separate pan until just about to boil. Add hot milk to butter mixture 1 C at a time, whisking continuously until very smooth. Bring to a boil. Cook 10 minutes, stirring constantly. Remove from heat. Season with salt and nutmeg. Set aside until ready to use.
- BURGER: Slice eggplant into 50 ¼-inch thick slices. Leave skins on. Grill eggplant slices, preferably creating grill marks. Set aside. Sprinkle beef patties evenly with cinnamon. Grill patties or bake in a single layer on a baking sheet. Cook to an internal temperature ≥155°F held for 15 seconds. Assemble burger by placing a patty, eggplant slice, and tomato slice on bottom half of bun. Drizzle 1/8 cup béchamel sauce on top.
- Cover with top half of bun.
- Servings: 50
- Type: Lunch, Dinner, Entree
- Cost: Under $5
- Categories: Recipes, VOL 3 - ISSUE 3 • SUMMER 2015
- Tags: Beef, International, Lunch
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