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Best Moussaka Recipe

Best Moussaka Recipe

A layered casserole with eggplant, meat sauce, and creamy béchamel topping.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Rest 20 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 35 minutes
Servings 6

Ingredients
  

  • Eggplant Layer:
  • 2 large eggplants
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • ½ tsp salt
  • Meat Sauce:
  • 1 pound ground beef or lamb
  • 1 small onion
  • 3 cloves garlic
  • 1 can crushed tomatoes
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 1 tsp oregano
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ¼ tsp black pepper
  • Béchamel Sauce:
  • 3 tbsp butter
  • 3 tbsp flour
  • 2 cups milk
  • 1 egg
  • ½ cup Parmesan cheese
  • ½ tsp salt
  • Topping:
  • Extra Parmesan cheese

Instructions
 

  • Slice and salt eggplant to remove moisture.
  • Cook eggplant until tender.
  • Brown meat in skillet.
  • Add onion and garlic and cook.
  • Stir in tomatoes and spices and simmer.
  • Make béchamel with butter, flour, and milk.
  • Add egg and cheese to béchamel.
  • Layer eggplant and meat sauce in dish.
  • Top with béchamel and bake until golden.
  • Rest before slicing and serving.

Notes

Salt eggplant to reduce moisture
Thicken the sauce properly
Let it rest before cutting
Great for make-ahead