Moussaka (Greek) Recipe

Name: Moussaka (Greek)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 onions, chopped; 1 medium eggplant, pared and cut up; 1 lb. hamburger; oil as needed; salt as needed; 3 Tbsp. oil; 3 Tbsp. flour; 3/4 c. milk; 3/4 c. stock; 2 c. shredded cheese; 1 tsp. nutmeg; 1 or 2 eggs, separated with whites beaten stiff

Servings: persons

2 onions, chopped
1 medium eggplant, pared and cut up
1 lb. hamburger
oil as needed
salt as needed
3 Tbsp. oil
3 Tbsp. flour
3/4 c. milk
3/4 c. stock
2 c. shredded cheese
1 tsp. nutmeg
1 or 2 eggs, separated with whites beaten stiff

1
Saute in oil separately until done the onion, eggplant and hamburger.
2
Drain; set aside.
3
Salt to taste.
4
Make a sauce with 3 tablespoons oil and the flour.
5
Cook over low heat.
6
Add the stock and milk; cook until thickened.
7
Add a little to the egg yolks, then put the egg yolks in sauce.
8
On a buttered casserole dish, layer eggplant, meat, cheese, sauce and nutmeg.
9
Repeat layers. Beat egg whites; smear on top.
10
Sprinkle a little cheese and nutmeg.
11
Bake at 350u00b0 for 30 minutes, until bubbly.

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* 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

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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 onions, chopped, 1 medium eggplant, pared and cut up, 1 lb. hamburger, oil as needed, and more.

Yes, Moussaka (Greek) 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!

Moussaka (Greek)

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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