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Moussaka
This traditional Greek dish features layers of eggplant, spiced meat, and creamy béchamel sauce, creating a delicious comfort food that’s perfect for gatherings.
Ready in 120 minutes · serves 6 · 600 calories per serving · mediterranean cuisine.
120
min total
6
servings
600
cal / serving
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Ingredients
- 2 largeeggplant
- 1 poundground beef
- 1 largeonion
- 1 cantomato sauce
- 1/4 cupolive oil
- 2 cupsmilk
- 1/4 cupbutter
- 1/4 cupflour
- 1 largeegg
- 1 teaspoonsalt
- 1/2 teaspoonpepper
- 1/4 teaspoonnutmeg
Instructions
- 01
Slice eggplant and sprinkle with salt to draw out moisture. Let sit for 30 minutes, then rinse and pat dry.
- 02
Sauté onion in olive oil, add ground beef, cook until browned. Stir in tomato sauce, season with salt and pepper, and simmer.
- 03
Make béchamel sauce by melting butter, whisking in flour, then slowly adding milk until thick. Stir in beaten egg and nutmeg.
- 04
Layer in a baking dish: eggplant, meat mixture, béchamel. Bake at 350°F for 60 minutes until golden brown.
