Jul 14 2026
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Moussaka Recipe

Inspired by Meze Estiatorio
Time2h
Serves6

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Ingredients

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Vegetables

Meat Sauce

Béchamel Sauce

Method

Preparation of Vegetables

  1. 1

    Slice the Eggplants

    Cut the eggplants into 1/2 inch thick slices. Sprinkle with salt and let sit for 30 minutes to draw out moisture. Rinse and pat dry.

  2. 2

    Prepare the Potatoes

    Peel the potatoes and slice them into 1/4 inch thick rounds. Set aside.

  3. 3

    Chop the Onions and Garlic

    Finely chop the onion and mince the garlic cloves.

  4. 4

    Prepare the Tomatoes

    Chop the tomatoes into small pieces and set aside.

  5. 5

    Chop the Parsley

    Roughly chop the fresh parsley and set aside for garnish.

Meat Sauce Preparation

  1. 6

    Cook the Meat

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

  2. 7

    Add the Ground Meat

    Add the ground beef or lamb to the skillet and cook until browned. Drain excess fat.

  3. 8

    Incorporate the Tomatoes and Wine

    Stir in the chopped tomatoes, red wine, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, and black pepper. Let simmer for about 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Layering and Béchamel Sauce Preparation

  1. 9

    Fry the Eggplants

    In a separate skillet, fry the eggplant slices in olive oil until golden brown on both sides. Remove and drain on paper towels.

  2. 10

    Prepare the Béchamel Sauce

    In a saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Stir in the flour and cook for 1-2 minutes. Gradually whisk in the milk, stirring continuously until thickened.

  3. 11

    Add Eggs and Seasoning

    Remove the béchamel sauce from heat and let cool slightly. Beat the eggs and mix them into the sauce. Season with salt and add grated cheese if desired.

  4. 12

    Layer the Moussaka

    In a baking dish, layer the sliced potatoes, followed by a layer of meat sauce, then a layer of fried eggplants. Repeat the layers and finish with béchamel sauce on top.

Baking

  1. 13

    Bake the Moussaka

    Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F). Bake the assembled moussaka for 45-60 minutes until the top is golden and bubbly.

  2. 14

    Let it Rest

    Remove from the oven and let the moussaka rest for at least 30 minutes before serving. This will help the layers set.

  3. 15

    Serve

    Garnish with chopped parsley and serve warm.

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