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Greek Moussaka

2 h 30 minServes 8Nutri-Score C€€
from @alexandras.home2 imports0 cooked
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what you need

Ingredients

8 people
  • extra virgin olive oil (for the meat sauce)Pantry50 ml
  • ground beefMeat600 g
  • onions (blended)Produce2 pieces
  • garlic cloves (blended)Produce2 pieces
  • cognacBeverages50 ml
  • tomatoes (blended)Produce3 pieces
  • tomato juicePantry80 ml
  • cinnamon stickSpices1 piece
  • bay leafSpices1 piece
  • saltSpices5 g
  • black pepper (freshly ground)Spices2 g
  • fresh parsley (bunch, finely chopped)Produce1 piece
  • potatoes (sliced lengthwise into 6 mm slices)Produce4 pieces
  • eggplants (sliced lengthwise into 6 mm slices)Produce6 pieces
  • olive oil (for frying)Pantry200 ml
  • unsalted butterDairy150 g
  • all-purpose flourPantry150 g
  • whole milkDairy1.5 litres
  • egg yolkDairy1 piece
  • Parmesan cheese (grated)Dairy100 g
  • nutmeg (ground)Spices1 g
  • breadcrumbsBakery50 g
  • grated cheese (for topping)Dairy50 g

per serving

Nutrition

564kcal

Carbs
26 g
Proteins
22 g
Fat
41 g
Adapt tools

what you’ll use

Tools

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

step by step

Method

  1. Prepare the meat sauce

    • Heat the olive oil in a pan and brown the ground beef.
    • Add the blended onions and garlic and cook until fragrant.
    • Pour in the cognac and let it simmer for 1–2 minutes.
    • Add the blended tomatoes, tomato juice, cinnamon stick, bay leaf, salt and pepper. Simmer until thick, then stir in the parsley and set aside.
    Step 1

  2. Fry the vegetables

    • Fry the potato slices in olive oil until lightly golden.
    • Fry the eggplant slices until soft and golden.
    • Drain both on paper towels.
    Step 2

  3. Make the béchamel

    • Melt the butter and whisk in the flour.
    • Gradually add the milk, whisking until thick and smooth.
    • Season with salt, nutmeg and pepper, then remove from the heat and stir in the Parmesan and egg yolk.
    Step 3

  4. Assemble the moussaka

    • Preheat the oven to 180 °C and grease a baking dish with breadcrumbs.
    • Layer potatoes, cheese, eggplants, meat sauce, potatoes and eggplants.
    • Spread the béchamel on top and finish with the remaining grated cheese.
    Step 4

  5. Bake

    • Bake until golden.
    • Let the moussaka rest before serving.
    Step 5
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