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Moussaka

Layers of silky roasted eggplant, spiced lamb and tomato sauce, and a golden bechamel topping baked until bubbly. The crown jewel of Greek comfort food.

DinnerGreekAdvanced

30 min

Prep

1 hr

Cook

1 hr 30 min

Total

6

Servings

Advanced

Difficulty

Ingredients

For the bechamel

Instructions

1

Salt the eggplant slices and let them sit for 20 minutes to draw out moisture. Pat dry. Brush with olive oil and roast at 400F for 20 minutes until golden.

Tip: Salting the eggplant removes bitterness and excess moisture, so it doesn't make the dish watery.

2

Brown the lamb in a skillet over medium-high heat, breaking it up. Add onion and garlic, cook 3 minutes. Add crushed tomatoes, wine, cinnamon, and allspice. Simmer 15 minutes until thick.

3

Make the bechamel: melt butter, whisk in flour for 1 minute, gradually add milk while whisking. Cook until thick, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat, whisk in egg yolk and nutmeg.

4

Layer in a 9x13 baking dish: eggplant, then meat sauce, then eggplant again, then pour the bechamel over the top. Spread evenly.

5

Bake at 375F for 35-40 minutes until the top is golden brown and bubbling. Let rest for 15 minutes before cutting (this is critical for clean slices).

Nutrition per Serving

440kcal

Calories

24g

Protein

22g

Carbs

28g

Fat

5g

Fiber

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