Greek Moussaka
Greek Moussaka is a classic Mediterranean dish made with layers of eggplant, ground lamb or beef, and a creamy béchamel sauce.
Ingredients - Serves 6
- Grated parmesan cheese - 1/2 cup
- Béchamel sauce - 2 cups
- Potatoes - 2 large, sliced
- Olive oil - 2 tablespoons
- Salt and pepper - To taste
- Nutmeg - 1/4 teaspoon
- Cinnamon - 1/2 teaspoon
- Red wine - 1/4 cup
- Tomato paste - 2 tablespoons
- Canned diced tomatoes - 1 can (14 oz)
- Garlic - 3 cloves, minced
- Onion - 1 large, chopped
- Ground lamb or beef - 1 pound
- Eggplant - 2 large, sliced
Let's Get Started
- Preheat the oven to 375°F.
- Place the sliced eggplant on a baking sheet and brush with olive oil. Bake for 15 minutes, or until tender.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and minced garlic, and cook until softened.
- Add the ground lamb or beef to the skillet and cook until browned. Drain any excess fat.
- Stir in the canned diced tomatoes, tomato paste, red wine, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 10 minutes.
- In a separate skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the sliced potatoes and cook until golden brown.
- In a greased baking dish, layer half of the cooked eggplant slices, followed by half of the meat mixture, and half of the sliced potatoes. Repeat the layers.
- Pour the béchamel sauce over the top layer and sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese.
- Bake for 30-40 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and bubbly.
- Allow to cool for a few minutes before serving. Enjoy!
Dietary Info
- Dish Type: Main Course
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Calories: 450
- Fat: 25g
- Carbs: 30g
- Protein: 20g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Sugar: 10g