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Moussaka Recipe: Greek Comfort Food
This is a hearty Mediterranean Casserole featuring layers of sautéed eggplant, zucchini, potatoes, savory meat sauce, and a rich, cheesy mornay sauce. This recipe is a labor of love, ideal for a weekend feast, and is guaranteed to impress with its delightful blend of spices and flavors. Although it’s a bit involved, the result is well worth the effort!
👥 6 Servings👤 Chef Jean-Pierre📖 chefjeanpierre
🥘 Ingredients
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🍳 Cookware
- skillet
- pan
- saucepan
- dutch oven
- oven
- whisk
- baking dish
📝 Preparation Steps
1
Prepare the eggplant, zucchini, and potato slices by salting them and letting them sit for ⏱️ 45 minutes to draw out moisture on a drying rack or paper towels. Pat them dry, then heat olive oil in a large skillet and sauté each vegetable until golden. Set aside.
2
In a sauté pan, add 1 tablespoon of olive oil. When hot, add the ground beef and cook until golden brown.
Ground Beef (80/20)1 poundBeef Stock6 ounces
3
To make the meat ragout, in a Dutch oven or a large saucepan, heat some olive oil, then add the onion and cook until translucent. Add the tomato paste and caramelize for a couple of minutes. Add the garlic and cook briefly until fragrant. Add the wine and cook until reduced, then add the paprika, cloves, cinnamon, thyme, and oregano.
large Onion, chopped1Tomato Paste2 tablespoons½ cup Garlic Olive Oil, for sautéing vegetablesChopped Garlic1 tablespoonFresh Thyme, chopped2 teaspoonDried Oregano1 teaspoon
4
Finally, add the tomatoes, stock, and beef, and let the sauce simmer for about ⏱️ 1 hour over very low heat.
Ground Beef (80/20)1 poundBeef Stock6 ounces
5
Preheat Oven to 350°F (175°C)
6
For the béchamel, melt the butter, whisk in the flour, and cook briefly, seasoning with salt and pepper. Gradually add milk, stirring until smooth, then add the cheese and nutmeg, cooking until thickened. Add the eggs by whisking vigorously to prevent scrambling.
Butter4 tablespoonlarge Eggs, beaten2
7
To assemble, layer the eggplant slices in a baking dish, followed by zucchini slices, meat sauce, then potato and Mornay sauce.
8
Bake for ⏱️ 45-60 minutes or until golden brown. Allow to set for ⏱️ 20 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts
calories
703.71 kcal
fat Content
38.62 g
serving Size
1 serving
fiber Content
8.52 g
sugar Content
16.85 g
sodium Content
606.16 mg
protein Content
35.96 g
trans Fat Content
1.24 g
cholesterol Content
181.83 mg
carbohydrate Content
54.21 g
saturated Fat Content
19.09 g
unsaturated Fat Content
14.81 g
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