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Outrageously Delicious Greek Moussaka

This classic Greek dish features layers of sautéed eggplant, a rich meat sauce, and a creamy béchamel topping, resulting in a comforting and flavorful meal.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time 2 hours
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Base
  • 2 large eggplants sliced
  • 1 pound ground lamb
  • 1 large onion chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 can crushed tomatoes
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon oregano
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon pepper
For the Béchamel Sauce
  • 4 tablespoons butter
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups milk whole
  • 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 large eggs beaten
  • 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

Method
 

Prepare the Eggplant
  1. Slice the eggplants and sprinkle them with salt. Let them sit for 30 minutes to draw out excess moisture.
  2. Rinse the eggplant slices and pat them dry with paper towels.
  3. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat and fry the eggplant slices until golden brown on both sides. Set aside.
Cook the Meat Sauce
  1. In the same skillet, add chopped onion and minced garlic. Sauté until the onion is translucent.
  2. Add the ground lamb and cook until browned. Drain excess fat if necessary.
  3. Stir in crushed tomatoes, cinnamon, oregano, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 20 minutes.
Prepare the Béchamel Sauce
  1. In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in flour and cook for 1-2 minutes.
  2. Gradually whisk in milk, continuing to stir until the sauce thickens.
  3. Remove from heat and stir in Parmesan cheese, beaten eggs, nutmeg, and salt.
Assemble the Moussaka
  1. In a greased baking dish, layer half of the fried eggplant slices.
  2. Spread the meat sauce evenly over the eggplant.
  3. Add the remaining eggplant slices on top.
  4. Pour the béchamel sauce over the top layer, spreading it evenly.
Bake the Moussaka
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Cover the baking dish with foil and bake for 45 minutes.
  3. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 30 minutes until the top is golden brown.
  4. Let it cool for 15 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 10gSodium: 500mgFiber: 4gSugar: 6g

Notes

For a richer flavor, let the moussaka sit for a few hours or overnight in the refrigerator before baking. This dish can also be frozen for future meals.

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