Moussaka

Ingredients

• 3 pieces Eggplants
• 500 g Ground lamb
• 2 pieces Onion
• 400 g Canned tomatoes
• 3 clove Garlic
• 50 g Butter
• 50 g Flour
• 500 ml Milk
• 100 g Grated white cheese
• 1 piece Egg
• 1 tsp Oregano
• 1/2 tsp Cinnamon
• 4 tbsp Olive oil
• à goût g Salt and pepper

Instructions

1. Step 1

   Slice the eggplants, salt them, and let them rest for 15 minutes to release excess moisture.

2. Step 2

   Heat the oil and fry the eggplants until golden. Drain on paper towels.

3. Step 3

   Sauté the minced onion and garlic in oil. Add the lamb and cook until well browned.

4. Step 4

   Add the tomatoes, oregano, cinnamon, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 15 minutes.

5. Step 5

   Prepare the béchamel: make a roux with butter and flour, then gradually pour in the milk. Add the egg and cheese.

6. Step 6

   Layer eggplants and meat sauce in a baking dish. Top with béchamel and bake at 180°C for 35 minutes.