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Authentic Greek Moussaka Recipe

A traditional 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
  • 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
  • 2 large eggs beaten

Instructions 

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Sprinkle eggplant slices with salt and let sit for 30 minutes. Rinse and pat dry.
  3. In a frying pan, cook ground beef with onion and garlic until browned. Add tomato sauce and cinnamon. Simmer for 20 minutes.
  4. In a saucepan, melt butter and stir in flour. Gradually add warm milk, stirring constantly until thickened. Add nutmeg and remove from heat. Stir in beaten eggs.
  5. In a baking dish, layer half the eggplant slices, then the meat sauce, and half the Parmesan cheese. Repeat layers. Pour béchamel sauce over the top and sprinkle with remaining Parmesan cheese.
  6. Bake for 45 minutes or until golden brown. Let sit for 10 minutes before serving.

Nutritional Value

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

Keywords

Greek, Moussaka, Traditional
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