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4.3
Greek Moussaka
45 min
6 servings
Greek
Meal Type
Dinner
Cuisine
Greek
Difficulty
Easy
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Ingredients
Eggplants, sliced
Ground lamb or beef
Onions, finely chopped
Garlic, minced
Tomatoes, crushed
Red wine
Cinnamon
Allspice
Nutmeg
Olive oil
Milk
Flour
Parmesan cheese
Egg yolks
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Instructions
1
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
2
Sauté sliced eggplants in olive oil until browned. Set aside.
3
In the same pan, cook chopped onions and minced garlic until softened.
4
Add ground lamb or beef and brown. Stir in crushed tomatoes, red wine, and spices.
5
In a separate saucepan, make béchamel sauce: melt butter, whisk in flour, add milk, and cook until thickened.
6
Remove from heat and stir in Parmesan cheese and egg yolks.
7
In a baking dish, layer eggplants and meat mixture. Top with béchamel sauce.
8
Bake for 40-45 minutes until golden brown. Let it cool before slicing.
9
Serve slices of moussaka warm and enjoy this Greek classic!