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Moussaka Recipe

Moussaka is a classic Greek dish featuring layers of eggplant, spiced meat sauce, and a creamy béchamel topping, baked until golden and delicious.
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Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Greek
Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
Resting Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 2 hours 10 minutes
Calories: 480kcal
Author: Anne Carter
Servings: 6 Servings

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 2 Eggplants sliced
  • 1 lb Ground lamb or beef
  • 1 Onion finely chopped
  • 2 Cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 Can 14 oz Crushed tomatoes
  • 1/2 Cup Red wine
  • 1/4 Cup Olive oil
  • 2 Tbsp Tomato paste
  • 1 Tsp Cinnamon
  • 1 Tsp Ground nutmeg
  • Salt and Pepper to taste
  • 1/4 Cup Fresh parsley chopped
  • 1/4 Cup Butter
  • 1/4 Cup All-purpose flour
  • 2 Cups Milk
  • 1/4 Tsp Ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 Cup Grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 Egg beaten

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
  • Place eggplant slices on a baking sheet, brush with olive oil, and bake for 20 minutes until softened. Set aside.
  • In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add onion and garlic, cook until softened.
  • Add ground meat, cook until browned. Stir in crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, red wine, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 20 minutes, then stir in parsley. Remove from heat.
  • In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in flour until smooth. Gradually add milk, stirring constantly until thickened. Stir in nutmeg and Parmesan cheese. Remove from heat and stir in beaten egg.
  • In a greased baking dish, layer half of the eggplant slices. Top with meat sauce, then layer with remaining eggplant slices. Pour over the milk mixture.
  • Bake uncovered for 45 minutes or until golden brown and bubbly.
  • Let stand for 10 minutes before serving.

Notes

  1. Ensure the eggplant slices are properly baked beforehand to ensure they are tender in the final dish.
  2. Letting the Moussaka stand after baking allows it to set and makes it easier to slice.

Nutrition

Serving: 1Small Cup | Calories: 480kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 26g | Fat: 32g | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 8g