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Moussaka
A layered Greek gratin with eggplant, lamb, and béchamel sauce. A hearty and flavorful dish from Mediterranean cuisine.
70 min6 servings380 kcalDifficulty: Medium
Ingredients
- 3 piece Eggplant
- 400 g Ground lamb
- 2 piece Onion
- 400 g Crushed tomato
- 100 g Butter
- 60 g Flour
- 500 ml Whole milk
- 150 g Grated cheese
- 3 clove Garlic
- 100 ml Olive oil
- 5 g Salt
- 3 g Pepper
Instructions
Step 1
Slice the eggplants, salt them, and let them drain for 15 minutes.
Step 2
Pan-fry the eggplant slices in oil until golden brown.
Step 3
Prepare the meat sauce by sautéing the onion and garlic, then add the meat and tomato.
Step 4
Prepare the béchamel: make a roux with butter and flour, then gradually add the milk.
Step 5
Assemble in a baking dish: layer eggplant, meat sauce, béchamel, and cheese.
Step 6
Bake at 180°C for about 30 minutes until golden brown.