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Moussaka
A comforting layered dish made with eggplant, ground meat, and béchamel sauce, Moussaka is a staple in Greek cuisine that brings warmth and rich flavors. It's perfect for special occasions and family gatherings.
Ready in 120 minutes · serves 6 · 600 calories per serving · greek cuisine.
120
min total
6
servings
600
cal / serving
Ingredients
- 2 largeeggplant
- 1.5 poundsground beef
- 1 largeonion
- 2 cupstomato sauce
- 2 cupsmilk
- 1/4 cupflour
- 1/4 cupbutter
- 2 largeegg
- 1 teaspooncinnamon
Instructions
- 01
Slice the eggplants and sprinkle with salt. Let them sit for 30 minutes to draw out moisture.
- 02
In a skillet, sauté the diced onion until soft, then add ground beef and cook until browned.
- 03
Add tomato sauce and cinnamon; simmer for 20 minutes.
- 04
Prepare the béchamel sauce by melting butter, whisking in flour, and gradually adding milk until thickened. Stir in beaten eggs.
- 05
Layer eggplant, meat sauce, and béchamel in a baking dish. Bake at 350°F for 45 minutes.
