Classic Moussaka
This traditional Greek dish layers tender eggplant and spiced ground meat, topped with a velvety béchamel sauce. It's a hearty meal perfect for any special occasion.
Ready in 120 minutes · serves 6 · 600 calories per serving · greek cuisine.
Ingredients
- 2 mediumeggplant
- 1 poundground beef
- 1 largeonion
- 1 cuptomato puree
- 2 cupsbéchamel sauce
- 2 tablespoonsolive oil
- 1 teaspooncinnamon
- to tastesalt
- to tasteblack pepper
- 1/2 cupparmesan cheese
- 1egg
Instructions
- 01
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- 02
Slice the eggplant, sprinkle with salt, and let sit for 30 minutes to draw out moisture.
- 03
In a skillet, heat olive oil and sauté onion until translucent. Add ground beef and cook until browned.
- 04
Stir in tomato puree, cinnamon, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 20 minutes.
- 05
Rinse and pat dry eggplant, then grill or fry until golden.
- 06
In a baking dish, layer eggplant, meat, and béchamel sauce. Repeat layers and top with Parmesan cheese.
- 07
Bake for 45 minutes until golden brown. Let cool for 10 minutes before serving.
