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Pork, Pepper and Rice Moussaka Recipe

Pork, Pepper and Rice Moussaka Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

3 tbsp oil, divided
2 large green bell peppers, seeded and cut in 2-inchx1/2-inch strips
1 large red bell pepper, seeded and cut in 2-inchx1/2-inch strips
2 -3 pickled cherry peppers, seeded and cut into thin strips
3 small onions , halved lengthwise and cut lengthwise into thin strips
1 1/2 tsp salt, divided (or to taste)
black pepper (to taste)
1 1/2 lbs ground pork
1 tsp minced garlic
1 tbsp tomato paste
1 tsp dried oregano
1 1/2 cups grated parmesan cheese, divided (about 6 oz)
2 tbsp unsalted butter
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
3 cups milk
2 large eggs
2 cups cooked long-grain rice (preferably slightly undercooked)

Directions:

Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Add peppers and onions, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and black pepper.
Saute until vegetables are just softened, about 10 minutes.
Remove and set aside.
Heat remaining oil in same skillet over medium heat.
Add pork and garlic.
Cook, stirring to break up lumps, until meat loses all trace of pink, about 10 minutes.
Add tomato paste, oregano, black pepper, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 cup cheese.
Remove and set aside.
Preheat oven to 350° F,.
Melt butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
Stir in flour.
Reduce heat to medium-low and cook, stirring constantly, 3 minutes.
Increase heat to medium and whisk in milk.
Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, and simmer, stirring frequently, until mixture is thickened and smooth, about 5 minutes.
Beat eggs lightly.
Gradually whisk in about 1/2 cup of the hot milk mixture.
Gradually whisk egg mixture back into remaining milk mixture.
Add 1/2 cup Parmesan, remaining salt, and black pepper to taste.
Spread rice in the bottom of a greased 1 1/2 quart casserole or 8 square baking pan.
Spread a few spoonfuls of sauce over rice.
Spoon vegetable mixture over rice.
Spoon pork mixture over vegetables.
Top with remaining sauce and remaining cheese.
Bake until top is puffed and golden, about 1 hour.
Let rest 10 minutes before serving.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	1109.69 Kcal (4646 kJ)
Calories from fat	856.91 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	95.21g	146%
Cholesterol	175.53mg	59%
Sodium	1173.13mg	49%
Potassium	799.73mg	17%
Total Carbs	32.94g	11%
Sugars	10.36g	41%
Dietary Fiber	3.08g	12%
Protein	29.27g	59%
Vitamin C	62.4mg	104%
Vitamin A	1.5mg	51%
Iron	26mg	144%
Calcium	534.6mg	53%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	232.92 Kcal (975 kJ)
Calories from fat	179.86 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	19.98g	146%
Cholesterol	36.84mg	59%
Sodium	246.23mg	49%
Potassium	167.86mg	17%
Total Carbs	6.91g	11%
Sugars	2.17g	41%
Dietary Fiber	0.65g	12%
Protein	6.14g	59%
Vitamin C	13.1mg	104%
Vitamin A	0.3mg	51%
Iron	5.5mg	144%
Calcium	112.2mg	53%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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