Outrageously Delicious Greek Moussaka
Experience the rich flavors of Greece with this outrageously delicious moussaka, featuring tender layers of eggplant, savory meat, and a creamy béchamel sauce. Perfect for family gatherings!
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Greek
Ingredients
- Eggplants
- Ground lamb or beef
- Onion
- Garlic
- Tomato paste
- Cinnamon
- Béchamel sauce (butter, flour, milk)
- Nutmeg
- Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Slice eggplants into ½-inch rounds, salt them, and let sit for 30 minutes to remove bitterness.
- In a skillet over medium heat, sauté chopped onions until translucent; add minced garlic and cook until fragrant.
- Add ground meat and cook until browned; stir in tomato paste, cinnamon, salt, and pepper.
- In a separate pot, melt butter and whisk in flour; gradually add milk while whisking until thickened. Season with nutmeg.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Layer eggplant slices in a baking dish, followed by the meat mixture, then top with béchamel.
- Bake for 45 minutes or until golden brown. Allow to cool slightly before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (250g)
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: - For added flavor, roast eggplant slices before layering. - Substitute ground beef for lamb or add chopped zucchini for more veggies. - A sprinkle of nutmeg in the béchamel adds warmth.