Traditional Greek Moussaka Recipe: A Comforting Taste of the Mediterranean

Name: Traditional Greek Moussaka Recipe: A Comforting Taste of the Mediterranean
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 50 min
Total time: 80 min
Yield: 8
Cuisine: Greek
Ingredients: 3 large eggplants (sliced); 2 large potatoes (peeled and sliced (optional)); 2 tbsp olive oil; 1 lb ground lamb or beef; 1 large onion (chopped); 3 cloves garlic (minced); 1 can (14 oz crushed tomatoes); 1 tsp cinnamon; 1 tsp dried oregano; 1/4 tsp nutmeg (divided); 2 tbsp butter; 2 tbsp all-purpose flour; 2 cups whole milk (warmed); 2 large egg yolks; Salt and pepper to taste

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A traditional Greek moussaka recipe featuring layers of roasted eggplant, spiced meat sauce, and creamy béchamel, baked to golden perfection for authentic Mediterranean comfort.

80 min

cook 50 min

Greek

Ingredients

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly oil baking sheets.
2. Arrange eggplant slices in a single layer, brush with olive oil, and roast until tender. Set aside.
3. If using potatoes, boil slices until just tender, then drain.
4. In a skillet, sauté onions and garlic in olive oil until softened.
5. Add ground meat, breaking it up as it browns.
6. Stir in crushed tomatoes, cinnamon, oregano, 1/8 tsp nutmeg, salt, and pepper. Simmer until thickened.
7. In a saucepan, melt butter, whisk in flour, and cook 1–2 minutes.
8. Gradually whisk in warm milk until smooth and thickened.
9. Remove from heat, stir in remaining nutmeg and egg yolks.
10. Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish. Layer potatoes (if using), half of the eggplant, half of the meat sauce, remaining eggplant, and remaining meat sauce.
11. Pour béchamel evenly over the top and smooth with a spatula.
12. Bake uncovered for 50 minutes or until top is golden brown.
13. Cool for at least 30 minutes before slicing and serving.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 slice
Calories: 420 kcal
Sugar Content: 6 g
Sodium Content: 450 mg
Fat Content: 26 g
Saturated Fat Content: 11 g
Carbohydrate Content: 26 g
Fiber Content: 6 g
Protein Content: 22 g
Cholesterol Content: 115 mg
Unsaturated Fat Content: 13 g