Description
A traditional Greek casserole with layers of eggplant, spiced minced meat, and creamy béchamel sauce, baked to perfection.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups olive oil for frying
- 4 medium potatoes
- 4 medium zucchinis
- 4 medium eggplants
- 200 grams Kefalograviera cheese, finely shredded
- 1 tablespoon salt
- ½ tablespoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 large red onion, finely chopped
- 1 medium bulb garlic, minced
- 1 kg beef mince
- 1 cup red wine
- 800 grams crushed canned tomatoes
- 1 tablespoon salt
- ½ teaspoon white pepper
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 2 teaspoons sugar
- ½ teaspoon thyme
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- 3 bay leaves
- 1 bunch fresh parsley, finely chopped
- 150 grams unsalted butter
- 1 cup plain flour
- 1 liter milk
- 2 egg yolks
- ½ teaspoon nutmeg
- 250 grams Kefalograviera cheese, finely shredded
Instructions
- Slice the vegetables into disks.
- Fry the vegetable slices in olive oil until golden brown.
- Drain excess oil on paper towels.
- Sauté onions and garlic in a pot until translucent.
- Brown the beef mince until cooked through.
- Add the red wine and simmer until reduced.
- Incorporate crushed tomatoes and spices; let simmer for 10 minutes.
- Make a roux by melting butter and whisking in flour.
- Add milk gradually to the roux, stirring until thick.
- Combine egg yolks and cheese into the béchamel; cook until thickened.
- Preheat the oven to 165°C (fan-forced).
- Layer the potatoes, followed by eggplant, zucchini, and meat sauce.
- Spread béchamel sauce on top and bake for 40 minutes.
- Let rest for 30 minutes before slicing.
Notes
Consider serving with a fresh salad or tzatziki to enhance the meal.
- Prep Time: 60 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Moussaka, Greek recipe, casserole, Mediterranean dish