Moussaka Recipe – Eats Now

Name: Moussaka
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 None large eggplants, sliced; 1 tbsp olive oil; 1 None large onion, finely chopped; 1 lb ground lamb; 1 None bay leaf; 2 tsp fresh rosemary leaves, finely chopped; 1 tsp ground cinnamon; 1 tsp sugar; 1/2 tsp allspice; 1 (13.5 oz) can diced tomatoes; -1 None Sauce; 4 1/2 tbsp chopped butter; 1/4 cup all-purpose flour; 2 cups milk; 3 oz saganaki or halloumi cheese, grated; 2 None large eggs, lightly beaten

Servings: persons

2 None large eggplants, sliced
1 tbsp olive oil
1 None large onion, finely chopped
1 lb ground lamb
1 None bay leaf
2 tsp fresh rosemary leaves, finely chopped
1 tsp ground cinnamon
1 tsp sugar
1/2 tsp allspice
1 (13.5 oz) can diced tomatoes
-1 None Sauce
4 1/2 tbsp chopped butter
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
2 cups milk
3 oz saganaki or halloumi cheese, grated
2 None large eggs, lightly beaten

1
Preheat oven to 400u00b0F. Place 6 (12 oz) ramekins on a baking tray.
2
Heat a large frying pan over medium heat. Lightly coat eggplant with oil then cook in 2 batches for 1-2 mins per side, until golden brown. Drain on paper towels.
3
Heat remaining oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Saute onion for 2-3 mins until tender. Add ground lamb and brown for 5-6 mins, breaking up lumps. Add bay leaf, rosemary, cinnamon, sugar and allspice. Cook for 1 min, until fragrant. Stir in tomatoes and 1/2 cup water. Bring to a simmer and cook for 5-10 mins, until thickened. Season to taste.
4
Meanwhile, for the sauce, melt butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Stir in flour and cook for 1 min. Gradually add milk, stirring until smooth. Cook, stirring constantly, until mixture boils and thickens. Simmer for 3 mins then remove from heat. Stir in cheese and eggs. Season to taste.
5
Layer even amounts of 1/2 the eggplant slices and 1/2 the lamb mixture in prepared ramekins. Repeat layers then cover evenly with sauce. Bake for 25-30 mins, until golden brown and bubbling around the edges.

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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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 None large eggplants, sliced, 1 tbsp olive oil, 1 None large onion, finely chopped, 1 lb ground lamb, and more.

Yes, 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.

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