Sara's Moussaka Recipe

Name: Sara's Moussaka
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 -5 eggplants, sliced into 8mm rounds; 1 kg ground beef; ¾ cup olive oil; 3 tomatoes, diced; 1 (400 g) can diced tomatoes; 4 large onions, diced; 4 garlic cloves, crushed; 3 bay leaves; ⅓ cup fresh parsley, finely chopped; ¼ cup fresh basil, chopped; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon; 2 teaspoons ground nutmeg; 2 tablespoons beef stock, paste; ¾ cup parmesan cheese, shredded; 1 ½ cups plain flour; salt; pepper; 1 cup plain flour; 2 cups milk, warmed; ½ cup olive oil; ½ cup butter; 2 eggs, lightly beaten; 1 cup parmesan cheese; ¼ teaspoon salt; ¼ teaspoon pepper; ¼ teaspoon nutmeg

Servings: persons

4 -5 eggplants, sliced into 8mm rounds
1 kg ground beef
¾ cup olive oil
3 tomatoes, diced
1 (400 g) can diced tomatoes
4 large onions, diced
4 garlic cloves, crushed
3 bay leaves
⅓ cup fresh parsley, finely chopped
¼ cup fresh basil, chopped
1 teaspoon dried oregano
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
2 teaspoons ground nutmeg
2 tablespoons beef stock, paste
¾ cup parmesan cheese, shredded
1 ½ cups plain flour
salt
pepper
1 cup plain flour
2 cups milk, warmed
½ cup olive oil
½ cup butter
2 eggs, lightly beaten
1 cup parmesan cheese
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon pepper
¼ teaspoon nutmeg

1
Heat the oil in a large saucepan, and saute the onions.
2
And the ground beef, nd cook 10 minutes.
3
Add the fresh tomatoes, canned tomatoes, garlic, bay leaves, salt, pepper, parsley, basil, oregano, cinnamon, nutmeg, and stock paste.
4
Allow to boil for 1 hour.
5
In the meantime, soak the eggplant slices in salted water for 1 hour.
6
Place the meat mixture into a colander to drain the excess oil.
7
Drain the eggplant, coat them in flour, and fry them in very hot oil until browned.
8
In a baking dish, place a layer of eggplant slices, salt & pepper, and a layer of meat mixture.
9
Add another layer of eggplant, and another layer of meat mixture.
10
Finally, pour the bechamel sauce over the last layer and sprinkle with grated parmesan.
11
Bake at 180C for about 30 minutes, until the top is golden.
12
Remove from oven.
13
Stand for 20-30 minutes, cut into swares, and serve with a green salad.
14
BECHAMEL SAUCE:.
15
In a large bowl, microwave butter and oil for 1 minute.
16
Add flour, whisking until smooth.
17
Microwave 1 minute.
18
Slowly add milk, whisking until smooth.
19
Microwave 2 minutes.
20
Add eggs, parmesan, salt, pepper, and nutmeg.
21
Microwave in 2 minutes.
22
Whisk until smooth.

2362

kcal

Calories

171

Fat

122

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 27 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 -5 eggplants, sliced into 8mm rounds, 1 kg ground beef, ¾ cup olive oil, 3 tomatoes, diced, and more.

Yes, Sara's 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.

Sara's Moussaka

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