Greek Moussaka (Μουσακάς)
Moussaka is a traditional Greek dish made with layers of eggplant, ground meat, and creamy béchamel sauce. It's a comforting and flavorful meal that's perfect for a special dinner or gathering.
Ingredients
- 2 large eggplants, sliced
- 1 lb ground lamb or beef
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 cup red wine
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 3 tbsp all-purpose flour (or gluten-free flour)
- 2 cups milk (or dairy-free milk)
- 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese (or dairy-free cheese)
- 1/4 cup breadcrumbs (or gluten-free breadcrumbs)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Place the sliced eggplants on a baking sheet, brush with olive oil, and roast for 20 minutes until tender.
- In a skillet, brown the ground meat with onion and garlic. Add the diced tomatoes, oregano, cinnamon, and red wine. Simmer for 10 minutes.
- In a separate saucepan, heat the olive oil and whisk in the flour. Gradually add the milk, stirring constantly, until thickened. Season with nutmeg, salt, and pepper.
- Layer the roasted eggplant slices in a baking dish, followed by the meat mixture, and then the béchamel sauce. Repeat the layers and sprinkle the top with Parmesan cheese and breadcrumbs.
- Bake for 40-45 minutes until golden and bubbly. Let it rest for 10 minutes before serving.
Cooking & Preparation
- Preparation time:
- 30 minutes
- Cooking time:
- 1 hour
- Total time:
- 1 hour
- Cooking method
- Oven
Nutritional facts per 1 serving
- Calories
- 450 per serving
- Protein
- 25g
- Carbohydrates
- 30g
- Fat
- 25g
Supplies
Baking dish Skillet Saucepan Baking sheet
Tools
Whisk Basting brush
Serving suggestions
Serve the moussaka with a Greek salad and crusty bread.
Tips & tricks
For a lighter version, you can grill the eggplant slices instead of roasting them.
Cost
$20