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Greek Moussaka

2 h 30 minServes 8Nutri-Score C€€
from @alexandras.home1 import0 cooked
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what you need

Ingredients

8 people
  • extra virgin olive oilPantry60 ml
  • ground beefMeat600 g
  • onions (blended)Produce2 pieces
  • garlic cloves (blended)Produce2 pieces
  • cognac or white wineBeverages50 ml
  • tomatoes (peeled and blended)Produce3 pieces
  • tomato juiceBeverages80 ml
  • cinnamon stickSpices1 piece
  • bay leafSpices1 piece
  • salt (to taste)Spices5 g
  • black pepper (to taste)Spices2 g
  • parsley (chopped)Produce30 g
  • potatoes (cut lengthwise into 6 mm slices)Produce3 pieces
  • eggplants (cut lengthwise into 6 mm slices)Produce4 pieces
  • olive oil (for frying)Pantry200 ml
  • milkDairy1.5 litres
  • cornstarchPantry45 g
  • butterDairy30 g
  • nutmeg (ground)Spices1 g
  • egg yolksDairy3 pieces
  • grated cheese (for the béchamel)Dairy120 g
  • breadcrumbsBakery50 g
  • grated cheese (for layering and topping)Dairy120 g

per serving

Nutrition

474kcal

Carbs
26 g
Proteins
22 g
Fat
31 g
Adapt tools

what you’ll use

Tools

  • Frying pan
  • Saucepan
  • Baking dish
  • Oven
  • Whisk
  • Colander

step by step

Method

  1. Prepare the meat sauce

    • Heat the olive oil in a pan over medium heat and sauté the ground beef until browned.
    • Add the blended onions and garlic and stir until fragrant.
    • Pour in the cognac or wine and let it simmer for 1–2 minutes.
    • Add the blended tomatoes, tomato juice, cinnamon stick, bay leaf, salt and pepper, lower the heat and cook for 25 minutes.
    Step 1

  2. Finish the meat sauce

    • Stir in the chopped parsley and cook for 1 more minute.
    • Set the sauce aside.
    Step 2

  3. Prepare the vegetables

    • Slice the potatoes and eggplants lengthwise into 6 mm thick pieces.
    • Fry the potato slices in olive oil until golden and set aside.
    • Fry the eggplant slices until softened and lightly golden, then drain on paper towels.
    Step 3

  4. Make the béchamel sauce

    • In a saucepan, mix the milk and cornstarch and stir constantly over medium heat until it thickens.
    • Add the butter, nutmeg, salt and pepper and mix well.
    • Remove from the heat and whisk in the grated cheese and egg yolks, then set aside.
    Step 4

  5. Assemble the moussaka

    • Preheat the oven to 160 °C and grease a baking dish.
    • Sprinkle the breadcrumbs evenly on the bottom, add a layer of grated cheese, then a layer of fried potatoes.
    • Add another layer of grated cheese followed by a layer of fried eggplants and sprinkle lightly with salt.
    • Spread the meat sauce evenly over the vegetables, then add a layer of potatoes and a final layer of eggplants.
    • Pour the béchamel over the top, spreading it evenly, and sprinkle with grated cheese.
    Step 5

  6. Bake

    • Bake in the preheated oven until the top is golden and bubbly.
    Step 6

  7. Rest and serve

    • Let the moussaka cool before slicing and serving.
    Step 7
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