Really Easy Greek Moussaka Casserole Recipe

Name: Really Easy Greek Moussaka Casserole
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: eggplant, one large; 2 tablespoons sea salt; 2 tablespoons light olive oil; 1 large white onion, minced; 1 1/2 lbs lean ground lamb or 1 1/2 lbs lean ground beef; 4 -5 garlic cloves, peeled and sliced (about 1/2 bulb); 1 large baked potato size russet potato, peeled and minced; salt and pepper; 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 15 ounces canned crushed tomatoes; 6 ounces canned tomato paste; 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar; 1 cup water; 2 -4 tablespoons olive oil; 1 cup dry red wine, such as Syrah or 1 cup shiraz wine; bechamel sauce, ingredients; 1/2 cup unsalted butter; 6 tablespoons flour; 1 cup half-and-half; 3 cups milk; 3/4 cup shaved parmesan cheese; 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg; salt and pepper; 2 eggs, lightly beaten

Servings: persons

eggplant, one large
2 tablespoons sea salt
2 tablespoons light olive oil
1 large white onion, minced
1 1/2 lbs lean ground lamb or 1 1/2 lbs lean ground beef
4 -5 garlic cloves, peeled and sliced (about 1/2 bulb)
1 large baked potato size russet potato, peeled and minced
salt and pepper
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
15 ounces canned crushed tomatoes
6 ounces canned tomato paste
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1 cup water
2 -4 tablespoons olive oil
1 cup dry red wine, such as Syrah or 1 cup shiraz wine
bechamel sauce, ingredients
1/2 cup unsalted butter
6 tablespoons flour
1 cup half-and-half
3 cups milk
3/4 cup shaved parmesan cheese
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
salt and pepper
2 eggs, lightly beaten

1
Peel and slice eggplant, and slice into pieces 1/2 inch thick; sprinkle with sea salt and allow to sit and drain in a colander. Rinse eggplant with water; pat dry and mince.
2
Cook lamb and onion in olive oil in a large nonstick skillet until meat is browned. Add potato, garlic, salt, pepper, cinnamon and nutmeg, cooking until potato is browned. Add tomatoes, tomato paste and vinegar along with water and cook until potato is done, then place in a large casserole dish or lasagna pan.
3
Add more oil to nonstick skillet, and cook eggplant in two batches, until browned and tender, adding 1/2 cup dry red wine at the end of each cooking cycle and allowing the wine to cook in and absorb.
4
Mix together cooked eggplant with sauce in pan, and spread evenly.
5
Add butter to skillet along with flour and whisk into a roux; add milks and seasonings, and cook, stirring, until thickened. astir in cheese and remove from heat.
6
Add 1/2 cup bechamel sauce to the eggs, whisking quickly to temper them and keep them from scrambling in the bechamel sauce, then add egg/sauce mixture to the bechamel sauce and finish whisking.
7
Spread bechamel sauce over meat sauce.
8
Bake moussaka uncovered for 35-40 minutes at 350u00b0F or until bechamel sauce is set.
9
Allow casserole to rest about 15 minutes before serving (I serve the salad course while waiting).

1698

kcal

Calories

131

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 25 ingredients. The key ingredients include: eggplant, one large, 2 tablespoons sea salt, 2 tablespoons light olive oil, 1 large white onion, minced, and more.

Yes, Really Easy Greek Moussaka Casserole 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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Really Easy Greek Moussaka Casserole

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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