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Traditional Greek Moussaka served, with layered eggplant, ground meat, and béchamel sauce.

Greek Moussaka

Greek Moussaka is a delectable layered dish and one of the most well-known culinary creations of the Mediterranean cuisine. The dish is based on eggplant, which is sliced and layered with a meat ragu, béchamel sauce, and spices. The meat filling is often made from ground lamb, simmered with tomatoes, onions, and spices. The whole dish is topped with a creamy béchamel sauce, which enriches the flavors even more. After the dish has baked in the oven, the harmonious blend of individual layers ensures an unforgettable meal.

Greek Moussaka offers not just a meal, but a true gastronomic experience. It provides a real treat for lovers of Mediterranean flavors, which everyone will simply adore.

Prep Time 20 min
Preparation 1 hr
Total 1 hr 20 min
700 Kcal
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Ingredients for this recipe

Servings: 5
⭕ 3 Eggplant
⭕ 500 g Ground Beef
⭕ 1 Onion
⭕ 3 cloves Garlic
⭕ 400 g Canned Diced Tomatoes
⭕ 100 ml Red Wine
⭕ 3 tbsp Olive Oil
⭕ 1 pinch Nutmeg
⭕ 0.5 tsp Ground Cumin
⭕ 1 tsp Salt
⭕ 0.5 tsp Black Pepper
⭕ 500 ml Béchamel Sauce
⭕ 100 g Grated Cheese

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    Preparation Steps

    1

    Slice the eggplant, sprinkle with salt, and let it sit for 15 minutes. Pat dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture.

    2

    Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Fry the eggplant slices on both sides until golden brown. Set aside.

    3

    In another skillet, brown the ground beef with the finely chopped onion and minced garlic until the meat is no longer pink.

    4

    Add the canned diced tomatoes, red wine (if using), ground cumin, salt, black pepper, and nutmeg. Simmer over low heat, covered, for about 30 minutes.

    5

    In a baking dish, layer the fried eggplant, meat sauce, and béchamel sauce. Repeat until all ingredients are used, finishing with a layer of béchamel.

    6

    Sprinkle the top with grated cheese and bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (180°C) for about 30-35 minutes, or until golden brown and bubbly.

    7

    Serve hot with a fresh salad.