Make Mussaka, a classic Greek dish:
Moussaka
Servings
4
servingsPrep time
30
minutesCooking time
40
minutesSee the list of ingredients needed to prepare your Mussaka and follow the step-by-step instructions.
Ingredients
2 large eggplants cut into thin slices
2 tablespoons of olive oil
1 large chopped onion
2 minced garlic cloves
500g minced meat
1 tablespoon tomato paste
1/2 cup dry white wine
1 teaspoon cinnamon powder
1/2 teaspoon grated nutmeg
Salt and pepper to taste
3 medium potatoes cut into thin slices
3 tablespoons of butter
3 tablespoons wheat flour
2 cups of milk
2 eggs
1 cup grated parmesan cheese
Directions
- Preheat the oven to 200°C.
- In a skillet, heat the oil over medium heat and sauté the onion and garlic until soft.
- Add ground beef and cook until browned.Â
Add the tomato paste, white wine, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt and pepper and cook for another 10 minutes. - In another pan, cook the eggplant slices in salted water until soft.Â
Run and book. - In another pan, cook the potato slices in salted water until soft.Â
Run and book. - In a pan, melt the butter over medium heat.Â
Add the flour and cook, stirring constantly, for 2 minutes.Â
Gradually add milk, stirring constantly, until thickened.Â
Add the eggs and 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese and mix well. - In a refractory, place a layer of potatoes at the bottom, followed by a layer of ground meat and then a layer of eggplants.Â
Repeat the layers, ending with a layer of eggplants. - Pour the egg and cheese mixture over the top and sprinkle with the remaining Parmesan cheese.
- Bake for 40-45 minutes, or until golden and crispy.
- Remove from oven and let cool for a few minutes before serving.
