Description
Outrageously Delicious Greek Moussaka is a Mediterranean delight featuring layers of tender eggplant, spiced meat, and creamy béchamel sauce. This comforting dish will impress your guests and satisfy your cravings!
Ingredients
- Eggplants
- Ground beef or lamb
- Sweet onions
- Fresh garlic
- Canned tomatoes
- Red wine
- Cinnamon stick
- Béchamel sauce (butter, flour, milk)
- Parmesan cheese
- Extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper
Instructions
- Slice eggplants into 1/4-inch rounds, sprinkle with salt, and set aside to draw out moisture.
- In a skillet over medium heat, warm olive oil. Add chopped onions and cook until golden brown. Stir in minced garlic and ground meat until browned.
- Pour in canned tomatoes and red wine; add the cinnamon stick. Simmer for 15 minutes until thickened.
- For the béchamel: melt butter in a saucepan, whisk in flour until golden, then gradually add milk while whisking until thickened.
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). In a baking dish, layer eggplant slices, meat mixture, and béchamel sauce repeatedly until all ingredients are used.
- Bake uncovered for about 45 minutes or until bubbly and golden brown. Allow cooling slightly before serving.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 220g)
- Calories: 382
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 652mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 56mg