Jul 14 2026
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Moussaka Recipe

Inspired by Samos Restaurant
Time1h 30m
Serves6

Baked layers of eggplant, potatoes, and meat sauce, topped with creamy bechamel and parmesan.

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Ingredients

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Vegetables

Meat Sauce

Bechamel Sauce

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Prepare the Vegetables

    Slice the eggplant and potatoes into thin rounds. Salt the eggplant slices and let them sit for 30 minutes to draw out excess moisture.

  2. 2

    Prepare the Meat Sauce

    In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add chopped onion and minced garlic, sauté until softened. Add the ground meat, breaking it apart, and cook until browned. Stir in chopped tomatoes, red wine, salt, pepper, and oregano. Simmer for 15-20 minutes.

  3. 3

    Prepare the Bechamel Sauce

    In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Whisk in flour and cook for 2 minutes. Gradually add milk while whisking continuously to avoid lumps. Cook until thickened. Remove from heat, add a pinch of nutmeg, and stir in the egg and grated parmesan.

Assembly and Baking

  1. 4

    Layer the Ingredients

    Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F). In a baking dish, layer half of the eggplant, followed by half of the potatoes, and then half of the meat sauce. Repeat the layers with the remaining eggplant, potatoes, and meat sauce.

  2. 5

    Add the Bechamel Sauce

    Pour the bechamel sauce over the top layer of the moussaka, ensuring it covers evenly.

  3. 6

    Bake

    Bake in the preheated oven for 45-50 minutes or until the top is golden and bubbly. Let it cool for 10 minutes before serving.

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