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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 canned tomatoes chopped
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1 cup grated cheese

Béchamel Sauce

  • 4 tablespoon butter
  • 4 tablespoon flour
  • 2 cups milk
  • 1 pinch nutmeg
  • 2 egg yolks beaten

Instructions 

  1. 1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. 2. Slice eggplants, sprinkle with salt, and let sit for 30 minutes. Rinse and pat dry.
  3. 3. Fry eggplant slices until golden brown. Set aside.
  4. 4. In a pan, sauté onions and garlic. Add ground beef and cook until browned.
  5. 5. Add tomatoes and cinnamon. Simmer for 20 minutes.
  6. 6. For béchamel sauce, melt butter in a saucepan, add flour, and whisk. Gradually add milk, nutmeg, and cook until thickened. Remove from heat and stir in egg yolks.
  7. 7. In a baking dish, layer eggplants, meat sauce, and béchamel sauce. Top with grated cheese.
  8. 8. Bake for 45 minutes or until golden brown. Let cool 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: 200mg | Iron: 3mg

Keywords

Greek, Moussaka, Traditional
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