Jul 14 2026
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Braised Lamb & Short Rib Moussaka Recipe

Inspired by Field's Steak & Oyster Bar
Time4h
Serves6

with creamy bechamel sauce

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Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

Bechamel Sauce

Method

Main Preparation

  1. 1

    Prepare the Meat

    In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and minced garlic, sauté until translucent.

  2. 2

    Brown the Meat

    Add the lamb and beef short ribs to the pot. Brown the meat on all sides.

  3. 3

    Add Flavorings

    Stir in the tomato paste, crushed tomatoes, red wine, oregano, bay leaves, salt, and pepper. Bring to a simmer.

  4. 4

    Braise the Meat

    Cover the pot and reduce heat to low. Let the meat braise for 2-3 hours, or until tender. Stir occasionally.

  5. 5

    Prepare the Vegetables

    While the meat is cooking, slice the eggplants and sprinkle with salt. Let them sit for 30 minutes to draw out moisture, then rinse and pat dry.

  6. 6

    Fry the Eggplants

    In a skillet, heat olive oil and fry the eggplant slices until golden brown. Set aside.

  7. 7

    Prepare Potatoes

    In the same skillet, add more olive oil if necessary and fry the potato slices until golden brown. Set aside.

Bechamel Sauce Preparation

  1. 8

    Make the Roux

    In a saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Stir in the flour and cook for 2 minutes.

  2. 9

    Add Milk

    Gradually whisk in the milk, stirring constantly until the sauce thickens and is smooth.

  3. 10

    Season the Sauce

    Add nutmeg, salt, and pepper to taste. Remove from heat.

  4. 11

    Add Egg Yolks

    Whisk in the egg yolks and half of the Parmesan cheese until well combined.

Assembly and Baking

  1. 12

    Layer the Moussaka

    In a greased baking dish, layer half of the fried potatoes, followed by half of the eggplant slices, then the braised meat mixture. Repeat the layers.

  2. 13

    Top with Bechamel

    Pour the bechamel sauce over the top layer and sprinkle with the remaining Parmesan cheese.

  3. 14

    Bake

    Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and bake for 45-60 minutes, or until the top is golden brown.

  4. 15

    Rest and Serve

    Let the moussaka rest for 15 minutes before cutting and serving.

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