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Moussaka

Moussaka

A rich and layered dish featuring eggplant, spiced meat, and creamy béchamel sauce, Moussaka is a beloved Mediterranean comfort food that makes for a stunning centerpiece on any dinner table.

Ready in 90 minutes · serves 6 · 550 calories per serving · mediterranean cuisine.

90
min total
6
servings
550
cal / serving

Ingredients

  • 2 largeeggplant
  • 1 poundground beef
  • 1 largeonion
  • 2 cupstomato sauce
  • 2 largebaking potatoes
  • 4 tablespoonsbutter
  • 2 cupsmilk
  • 4 tablespoonsflour
  • 1 largeegg
  • to tastesalt
  • to tastepepper

Instructions

  1. 01

    Slice the eggplant and potatoes, then salt them to remove excess moisture.

  2. 02

    Sauté onions and ground beef in a skillet until browned, add tomato sauce, salt, and pepper.

  3. 03

    Layer eggplant, meat sauce, and potatoes in a baking dish.

  4. 04

    Prepare béchamel sauce with butter, flour, and milk, then pour over the top layer.

  5. 05

    Bake for 45-60 minutes until golden and bubbly.

Recipe via Weeknight Win

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