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Traditional Moussaka recipe with eggplants (aubergines) and potatoes

Traditional Moussaka recipe with eggplants (aubergines) and potatoes

The very best traditional Greek Moussaka recipe with layers of juicy beef mince, sweet eggplants, and 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

  • frying pan
  • baking dish
  • Saucepan

Ingredients
  

Base ingredients

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

For the 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 and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • 1 piece bay leaf
  • 3–4 pieces whole cloves optional
  • cinnamon a pinch or one stick
  • 0.25 cup olive oil

For the 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 or your favourite hard cheese (3.5 oz)
  • salt to taste

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • Slice the eggplants and potatoes, then fry the eggplants in vegetable oil until golden brown.
  • Prepare the meat sauce by cooking the minced meat with onions and garlic, then adding the rest of the meat sauce ingredients.
  • For the béchamel sauce, melt the butter, stir in flour, then gradually add milk. Finish with egg yolks and cheese.
  • Layer the fried eggplants, meat sauce, and béchamel sauce in a baking dish.
  • Bake in a preheated oven until bubbly and golden.

Notes

Let the moussaka rest before serving for best flavor.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pieceCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 25gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 4gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 3mg
Keyword bechamel sauce, eggplants, Greek recipe, Moussaka recipe, Potatoes, Traditional Moussaka
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