Greek Moussaka Recipe

 

Ingredients

🟣 2 large eggplants, sliced

🧂 Salt & pepper (to taste)

🫒 2 tbsp olive oil

For the Meat Sauce:

🥩 1 lb ground beef or lamb

🧅 1 onion, chopped

🧄 2 cloves garlic, minced

🍅 1 cup tomato sauce

🧂 1 tsp oregano

🫙 1 tsp cinnamon

🥄 1 tbsp tomato paste

For the Béchamel Sauce:

🧈 2 tbsp butter

🌾 2 tbsp flour

🥛 1 cup milk

🧀 ½ cup Parmesan cheese

🥚 1 egg, beaten

Instructions

1️⃣ Prepare the Eggplant:

Sprinkle salt over eggplant slices and let sit for 30 minutes to remove excess moisture.

Pat dry, brush with olive oil, and bake at 400°F (200°C) for 20 minutes until tender.

2️⃣ Cook the Meat Sauce:

Sauté onion and garlic in olive oil until fragrant.

Add ground beef/lamb, cook until browned.

Stir in tomato sauce, paste, oregano, cinnamon, salt & pepper. Simmer for 15 minutes.

3️⃣ Make the Béchamel Sauce:

Melt butter in a pan, whisk in flour to make a roux.

Gradually add milk, stirring until thick.

Remove from heat, stir in cheese and beaten egg.

4️⃣ Assemble & Bake:

In a baking dish, layer eggplant, meat sauce, then béchamel.

Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 35-40 minutes until golden brown.

🔥 Serve warm & enjoy! 🇬🇷✨

Would you like a low-carb version with a keto-friendly twist? 😊