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Moussaka
A classic Greek dish featuring layers of eggplant, ground meat, and béchamel sauce. It's a hearty and comforting meal that has become a favorite for special occasions.
Ready in 120 minutes · serves 6 · 600 calories per serving · greek cuisine.
120
min total
6
servings
600
cal / serving
Ingredients
- 2 mediumeggplant
- 1 poundground beef
- 1 mediumonion
- 2 clovesgarlic
- 2 tablespoonstomato paste
- 2 cupsbechamel sauce
- 1 cupolive oil
- 1 teaspooncinnamon
Instructions
- 01
Slice the eggplants and sprinkle with salt. Let them sit for 30 minutes to draw out moisture.
- 02
In a pan, sauté onion and garlic in olive oil until translucent. Add ground beef and cook until browned.
- 03
Stir in tomato paste and cinnamon; simmer for 20 minutes.
- 04
Rinse and pat dry the eggplants, then fry them in olive oil until golden.
- 05
Layer eggplants, meat sauce, and béchamel sauce in a baking dish. Repeat layers and top with béchamel.
- 06
Bake at 350°F for 45 minutes. Let it rest before serving.
