Outrageously Delicious Greek Moussaka
Indulge in this creamy and flavorful Greek Moussaka, featuring layers of spiced meat, tender eggplant, and a luscious béchamel sauce. Perfect for gatherings or cozy family dinners.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Greek
Ingredients
- Eggplants
- Ground lamb or beef
- Sweet onions
- Fresh garlic
- Canned tomatoes
- Cinnamon stick
- Parmesan cheese
- Olive oil
- BĂ©chamel sauce (butter, flour, milk)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Slice eggplants into 1/4-inch rounds, sprinkle with salt, and let sit for 30 minutes. Rinse and pat dry.
- Sauté eggplant slices in olive oil until golden brown on both sides; set aside.
- In the same skillet, cook chopped onions until translucent, then add minced garlic.
- Brown the ground meat (lamb or beef) before adding canned tomatoes, salt, pepper, and a cinnamon stick. Let simmer for 15-20 minutes.
- Prepare béchamel sauce by melting butter, adding flour, whisking in milk until thickened, then mix in grated parmesan.
- In a baking dish, layer half the eggplant followed by half the meat sauce. Repeat layers and finish with béchamel on top.
- Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes; uncover and bake an additional 15-20 minutes until golden brown.
- Allow to rest for at least 15 minutes before slicing.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (200g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: - For a vegetarian option, replace ground meat with lentils or mushrooms. - Experiment with spices such as nutmeg or cinnamon to enhance flavors.
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