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Authentic Greek Moussaka Recipe

A classic Greek dish made with layers of eggplant, ground meat, and béchamel sauce.
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Preparation Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour
Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Greek
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 450 kcal

Ingredients 

Main Ingredients

  • 2 large Eggplants sliced into rounds
  • 500 g Ground Beef
  • 1 large Onion chopped
  • 2 cloves Garlic minced
  • 400 g Tomato Sauce
  • 1 teaspoon Cinnamon
  • 1 cup Grated Parmesan Cheese

Béchamel Sauce

  • 4 tablespoon Butter
  • 4 tablespoon Flour
  • 2 cups Milk warmed
  • 1 pinch Nutmeg
  • 1 cup Grated Parmesan Cheese

Instructions 

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Slice the eggplants into rounds, sprinkle with salt, and let them sit for 30 minutes. Rinse and pat dry.
  3. In a skillet, cook the ground beef until browned. Add the chopped onion and minced garlic, and cook until softened.
  4. Stir in the tomato sauce and cinnamon. Simmer for 20 minutes.
  5. For the béchamel sauce, melt the butter in a saucepan, add the flour, and cook for 2 minutes. Gradually whisk in the warm milk and cook until thickened. Add a pinch of nutmeg and the grated Parmesan cheese.
  6. In a baking dish, layer half of the eggplant slices, followed by the meat sauce, then the remaining eggplant slices. Pour the béchamel sauce over the top and sprinkle with more Parmesan cheese.
  7. Bake in the preheated oven for 45 minutes, or until the top is golden brown.
  8. Let it cool for 10 minutes before serving.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 450kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 30g | Saturated Fat: 15g | Cholesterol: 100mg | Sodium: 600mg | Potassium: 800mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 500IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 300mg | Iron: 4mg

Keywords

Casserole, Greek, Moussaka
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