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Traditional Moussaka recipe with eggplants (aubergines) and potatoes

Traditional Moussaka recipe with eggplants (aubergines) and potatoes

Enjoy this traditional Moussaka recipe featuring layers of eggplants, potatoes, and a rich meat sauce, topped with a creamy béchamel sauce.
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Prep Time 45 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 45 minutes
Course Main
Cuisine Greek
Servings 8 pieces
Calories 450 kcal

Equipment

  • Oven
  • frying pan
  • Saucepan
  • baking dish

Ingredients
  

Base ingredients

  • 6 pieces eggplants
  • 5 pieces potatoes optional
  • vegetable oil for frying the eggplants

Meat sauce

  • 750 g beef or lamb mince (26 oz)
  • 2 pieces red onions chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic chopped
  • 1 tin chopped tomatoes (400g / 14oz)
  • 2 tablespoon tomato paste
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 1 glass red wine
  • sea salt to taste
  • freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • 1 piece bay leaf
  • 3–4 pieces whole cloves optional
  • 1 pinch cinnamon or one cinnamon stick
  • 0.25 cup olive oil

Bechamel sauce

  • 900 ml milk (31 fl.oz)
  • 120 g butter (4 oz)
  • 120 g flour (4 oz)
  • nutmeg a pinch
  • 2 pieces egg yolks
  • 100 g Parmigiano-Reggiano or Kefalotyri (3.5oz)
  • salt to taste

Instructions
 

Cooking Steps

  • Prepare the eggplants by slicing them and frying them in vegetable oil until golden brown.
  • Peel and slice the potatoes if using, and prepare them in a similar manner.
  • In a pan, sauté the chopped onions and garlic until translucent, then add the minced meat and cook until browned.
  • Add the chopped tomatoes, tomato paste, sugar, wine, and spices, then let simmer to create the meat sauce.
  • For the béchamel sauce, melt butter in a saucepan, whisk in flour, then gradually add milk while stirring to avoid lumps.
  • Once thickened, add egg yolks, cheese, and nutmeg, mixing well.
  • Layer fried eggplants, potatoes, and meat sauce in a baking dish, then pour the béchamel on top.
  • Bake in the oven at 180°C (350°F) for 45 minutes or until golden brown and bubbling.

Notes

Allow moussaka to rest for 10-15 minutes before serving for best results.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pieceCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 25gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 4gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 250mgIron: 3mg
Keyword beef mince, comfort food, eggplants, Moussaka, Potatoes, traditional Greek recipes
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