Eggplant Moussaka
This classic Greek dish features layers of roasted eggplant, spiced ground beef, and creamy béchamel sauce, making it a warm and comforting option for special occasions. A labor of love that is worth every minute!
Ready in 120 minutes · serves 6 · 600 calories per serving · mediterranean cuisine.
Ingredients
- 2 largeeggplant
- 1 poundground beef
- 1 largeonion
- 3 clovesgarlic
- 1 cancanned tomatoes
- 2 cupscream
- 1/4 cupbutter
- 1/4 cupflour
- 1/4 teaspoonnutmeg
- to tastesalt
- to tastepepper
Instructions
- 01
Slice eggplant, sprinkle with salt, and let drain for 30 minutes. Pat dry and roast in the oven until golden.
- 02
In a skillet, sauté onion and garlic until translucent. Add ground beef and cook until browned, then add canned tomatoes.
- 03
In a saucepan, melt butter, stir in flour to create a roux, then gradually add cream while stirring until thickened. Season with nutmeg, salt, and pepper.
- 04
Layer eggplant, beef mixture, and béchamel in a baking dish, repeating layers until ingredients are used.
- 05
Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 30-45 minutes until bubbling and golden. Let cool slightly before serving.
