Moussaka
Moussaka is a beloved Greek dish that layers tender eggplant, savory ground meat, and creamy béchamel sauce for a comforting and flavorful experience. This recipe makes it easy to impress your family and friends with its rich flavors and beautiful presentation, perfect for gatherings or cozy dinners at home. Dive into the culinary magic of moussaka and create lasting memories around the dinner table!
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 8
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Greek
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium eggplants, sliced into ½-inch rounds
- 1 lb ground lamb or beef
- 1 large yellow onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes with herbs
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- 2 cups whole milk
- ¼ tsp nutmeg
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley or oregano for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the eggplants by salting them for 30 minutes to remove moisture.
- In a skillet, sauté onions and garlic in olive oil until fragrant. Add ground meat and cook until browned.
- Stir in diced tomatoes, salt, pepper, and herbs; simmer for 15 minutes.
- For the béchamel sauce, melt butter in a saucepan, whisk in flour, then gradually add milk until thickened. Stir in nutmeg.
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Layer half of the eggplant in a baking dish, add half of the meat mixture, then half of the béchamel. Repeat layers finishing with béchamel on top.
- Bake for 45-50 minutes until golden brown.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 17g
- Cholesterol: 70mg