Greek Moussaka

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Greek Moussaka

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
  • Sauté sliced eggplants in olive oil until browned. Set aside.
  • In the same pan, cook chopped onions and minced garlic until softened.
  • Add ground lamb or beef and brown. Stir in crushed tomatoes, red wine, and spices.
  • In a separate saucepan, make béchamel sauce: melt butter, whisk in flour, add milk, and cook until thickened.
  • Remove from heat and stir in Parmesan cheese and egg yolks.
  • In a baking dish, layer eggplants and meat mixture. Top with béchamel sauce.
  • Bake for 40-45 minutes until golden brown. Let it cool before slicing.
  • Serve slices of moussaka warm and enjoy this Greek classic!

Overview

  • Prepration Time : 45 Mins
  • Cooking Time : 45 Mins
  • Cuisine : Greek
  • Meal Type : Dinner
  • Difficulty : Medium
  • Servings : 6
  • Calories Per Servings : 420

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