Moussaka
A traditional Greek dish made with layers of eggplant, ground beef, and béchamel sauce.
Ingredients
- eggplants (3 )
- salt (0 )
- olive oil (0.25 cup)
- butter (1 tablespoon)
- lean ground beef (1 pound)
- onions (2 )
- garlic (1 clove)
- black pepper (0 )
- dried parsley (2 tablespoons)
- fines herbs (0.5 teaspoon)
- ground cinnamon (0.25 teaspoon)
- ground nutmeg (0.5 teaspoon)
- tomato sauce (1 (8 ounce) can)
- red wine (0.5 cup)
- egg (1 )
- milk (4 cups)
- butter (0.5 cup)
- all-purpose flour (6 tablespoons)
- white pepper (0 )
- Parmesan cheese (1.5 cups)
Instructions
- Lay eggplant slices on paper towels; sprinkle lightly with salt. Let sit for 30 minutes to draw out moisture, then pat dry with paper towels.
- Warm olive oil in a skillet over high heat. Fry eggplant until browned, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Drain on paper towels; set aside.
- Melt 1 tablespoon butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Stir in ground beef, onions, and garlic; season with salt and black pepper. Cook and stir until beef is browned, 8 to 10 minutes.
- Add parsley, fines herbs, cinnamon, and 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg. Pour in tomato sauce and wine; mix well. Simmer for 20 minutes. Allow to cool, then stir in beaten egg.
- Scald milk in a saucepan over medium heat.
- At the same time, melt 1/2 cup butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Whisk flour into butter until smooth. Lower heat; gradually pour in scalded milk, whisking constantly until it thickens. Season béchamel sauce with salt and white pepper.
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
- Arrange a single layer of eggplant in the prepared baking dish.
- Cover eggplant with meat sauce, then sprinkle 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese on top. Cover with remaining eggplant and sprinkle another 1/2 cup cheese on top.
- Pour béchamel sauce on top and sprinkle with remaining 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg. Cover with remaining cheese.
- Bake in the preheated oven until bubbly and browned, about 1 hour.
- Serve hot and enjoy!
Nutrition
(*Nutrition data is approximate and may vary depending on the brand and type of ingredients used.)
- kcal: 567
- fat: 39 g
- sats: 18 g
- carbs: 29 g
- fibre: 5 g
- protein: 24 g
- salt: 1.017 g