Delicious Greek Moussaka Recipe

Name: Delicious Greek Moussaka
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 large eggplant, peeled and sliced into 1/2 inch circles; 1 teaspoon salt; ⅔ cup olive oil (approximately); 2 cups fine dry breadcrumbs; 2 large yellow onions, minced; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 3 tablespoons olive oil; 1 lb ground lamb; 1 lb ground beef; ¼ cup tomato paste; ½ cup dry red wine; ½ teaspoon oregano; ¼ teaspoon cinnamon; 1 bay leaf, crumbled into small pieces; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 dash pepper; ¼ cup fresh parsley, minced; ¼ cup fine dry breadcrumb; 2 eggs, slightly beaten; ¼ cup shredded parmesan cheese; 6 tablespoons butter; 6 tablespoons flour; ⅛ teaspoon nutmeg; 1 dash pepper; 1 teaspoon salt; 2 ½ cups milk; ½ cup half-and-half; ½ cup shredded parmesan cheese; 4 egg yolks, lightly beaten

Servings: persons

1 large eggplant, peeled and sliced into 1/2 inch circles
1 teaspoon salt
⅔ cup olive oil (approximately)
2 cups fine dry breadcrumbs
2 large yellow onions, minced
3 garlic cloves, minced
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 lb ground lamb
1 lb ground beef
¼ cup tomato paste
½ cup dry red wine
½ teaspoon oregano
¼ teaspoon cinnamon
1 bay leaf, crumbled into small pieces
1 teaspoon salt
1 dash pepper
¼ cup fresh parsley, minced
¼ cup fine dry breadcrumb
2 eggs, slightly beaten
¼ cup shredded parmesan cheese
6 tablespoons butter
6 tablespoons flour
⅛ teaspoon nutmeg
1 dash pepper
1 teaspoon salt
2 ½ cups milk
½ cup half-and-half
½ cup shredded parmesan cheese
4 egg yolks, lightly beaten

1
Sprinkle eggplant rounds with salt and weight down between sheets of paper towel for 1 hour.
2
In the meantime, begin sauce.
3
Brown meats with chopped onion and garlic 10-15 minutes until meats and vegetables are cooked thru.
4
Turn heat to low and add all but last 4 items and simmer uncovered for 15 minutes.
5
Remove pan from heat and stir in parsley and cool to room temperature, the mix in eggs and Parmesan cheese.
6
By this time the eggplant should be ready to fry.
7
Using no more than 2 T oil for each batch, coat eggplant rounds in bread crumbs and pan fry till golden.
8
Drain on paper towels.
9
Arrange in 13x9x2 pan in single or double layer, fitting as closely together as possible.
10
Spread meat sauce evenly over all.
11
To begin custard layer, melt butter in a sauce pan, blend in flour, nutmeg, pepper and salt.
12
Stir in milk and half and half, continuing to stir until thickened, remove from heat.
13
Mix Parmesan with yolks, then stir in a little hot sauce, return all to sauce pan and stir constantly, 2 minutes.
14
Cool sauce to room temperature.
15
Preheat oven to 325F Spread custard over meat sauce and bake casserole, uncovered, for 1 1/2 hours until custard is puffy and lightly browned.
16
Remove from oven, let stand for 10 minutes , cut into large squares and serve.

2037

kcal

Calories

142

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 29 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 large eggplant, peeled and sliced into 1/2 inch circles, 1 teaspoon salt, ⅔ cup olive oil (approximately), 2 cups fine dry breadcrumbs, and more.

Yes, Delicious Greek Moussaka falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Delicious Greek Moussaka

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Variations & substitutions

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