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Authentic Moussaka (Greek Beef and Eggplant Lasagna)
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Authentic Moussaka is a traditional Greek dish made with layers of eggplant, spiced ground beef, and creamy béchamel sauce, baked to perfection.

  • Author: Dija
  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 1 hour
  • Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Greek
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Ingredients

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  • 2 large eggplants, sliced
  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 can (14 oz) crushed tomatoes
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 1 tsp oregano
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 cups béchamel sauce
  • 1 cup grated cheese (Kefalotyri or Parmesan)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Salt the eggplant slices and let them sit for 30 minutes to draw out moisture.
  3. Rinse and pat dry the eggplant slices, then fry them in olive oil until golden brown.
  4. In a pan, sauté the onion and garlic until translucent, then add the ground beef and cook until browned.
  5. Add the crushed tomatoes, cinnamon, oregano, salt, and pepper to the beef mixture and simmer for 15 minutes.
  6. In a baking dish, layer half of the eggplant, followed by the beef mixture, and then the remaining eggplant.
  7. Pour the béchamel sauce over the top and sprinkle with grated cheese.
  8. Bake in the preheated oven for 45 minutes or until golden and bubbly.
  9. Let it cool for 15 minutes before serving.

Notes

  • For a vegetarian version, substitute ground beef with lentils or mushrooms.
  • Make sure to use a good quality olive oil for frying the eggplant.
  • Letting the moussaka rest before serving enhances the flavors.

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