Moussaka
Moussaka is a classic Greek casserole made with layers of eggplant, ground meat, and béchamel sauce.
Preparation
Step 1
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
Step 2
Brush eggplant slices with olive oil and bake for 20 minutes until tender.
Step 3
In a skillet, cook ground beef with onion and garlic until browned. Add crushed tomatoes, oregano, cinnamon, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 15 minutes.
Step 4
For the béchamel sauce, melt butter in a saucepan. Stir in flour and cook for 2 minutes. Gradually whisk in milk and cook until thickened. Stir in nutmeg and Parmesan.
Step 5
In a baking dish, layer eggplant slices, beef mixture, and béchamel sauce. Repeat layers, ending with béchamel.
Step 6
Bake for 30 minutes, until golden and bubbly.
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Preparation time30 minutes
Cooking time30 minutes
Total time1 hourDifficulty level
hard
Dishes
6
Allergens
Dairy, Gluten
Cuisine
Greek Cuisine
Diet type
Non-Vegetarian
Nutrition facts
Rich and comforting, with layers of savory flavors.
Ingredients
- 2 large eggplants, sliced
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (15 oz) crushed tomatoes
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup milk
- 2 tbsp flour
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
- Salt
- Black pepper