Description
A delicious and hearty Greek moussaka recipe featuring layers of vegetables, a savory meat sauce, and a creamy béchamel topping.
Ingredients
Scale
- Vegetable Base
- 2 cups olive oil for frying
- 4 potatoes
- 4 zucchini
- 4 eggplants
- 200 grams Kefalograviera cheese finely shredded
- 1 tablespoon Salt
- ½ tablespoon pepper
- Meat Sauce
- 2 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 large red onion finely chopped
- 1 medium-sized garlic bulb minced
- 1 kg beef mince meat
- 1 cup red wine
- 800 grams crushed canned tomatoes
- 1 tablespoon salt
- ½ teaspoon white pepper
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 2 teaspoon sugar
- ½ teaspoon thyme
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- 3 bay leaves
- 1 bunch fresh parsley finely chopped
- Bechamel
- 150 grams unsalted butter
- 1 cup plain flour
- 1 litre milk
- 2 egg yolks
- ½ teaspoon nutmeg
- 250 grams Kefalograviera cheese finely shredded
Instructions
- Slice the potatoes, zucchini, and eggplants into circular disks.
- Heat the olive oil in a pan over medium-high heat and fry the vegetable slices until golden brown.
- Remove the fried vegetables from the pan and drain on paper towels.
- In a large pot, heat olive oil, add chopped onion and minced garlic and cook until soft.
- Add beef mince; cook until it turns brown, breaking it up as it cooks.
- Pour in red wine and simmer until mostly evaporated.
- Add crushed tomatoes and seasonings; mix well and let it simmer for 10 minutes.
- In another saucepan, melt butter, gradually stir in flour, and then add milk to make a sauce.
- Stir until thick and creamy, then mix in egg yolks and cheese.
- Preheat oven to 165°C (fan-forced).
- Layer potato slices in a baking dish, season, and add cheese.
- Add layers of eggplant, zucchini, and remaining ingredients according to the recipe.
- Bake for 40 minutes or until golden brown.
- Let moussaka rest for 30 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Ensure vegetables are drained well to avoid sogginess.
- Customize cheese based on preference.
- Letting the moussaka rest will improve serving.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 150mg