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Greek Moussaka

Greek Moussaka

4.3(26 reviews)
90 min
Total Time
6
Servings
Medium
Difficulty
C
420
Calories

Tags

Moussaka
Greek

Cuisine: Greek

Meal Type: Dinner

Ingredients
  • Eggplants, sliced
  • Ground lamb or beef
  • Onions, finely chopped
  • Garlic, minced
  • Tomatoes, crushed
  • Red wine
  • Cinnamon
  • Allspice
  • Nutmeg
  • Olive oil
  • Milk
  • Flour
  • Parmesan cheese
  • Egg yolks
Instructions
  1. 1Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. 2Sauté sliced eggplants in olive oil until browned. Set aside.
  3. 3In the same pan, cook chopped onions and minced garlic until softened.
  4. 4Add ground lamb or beef and brown. Stir in crushed tomatoes, red wine, and spices.
  5. 5In a separate saucepan, make béchamel sauce: melt butter, whisk in flour, add milk, and cook until thickened.
  6. 6Remove from heat and stir in Parmesan cheese and egg yolks.
  7. 7In a baking dish, layer eggplants and meat mixture. Top with béchamel sauce.
  8. 8Bake for 40-45 minutes until golden brown. Let it cool before slicing.
  9. 9Serve slices of moussaka warm and enjoy this Greek classic!