Moussaka is a layered oven casserole dish made with vegetables and meat. The most well known version of the dish is the Greek one, which consists of sautéed eggplant, minced meat fried pureed tomato, onion, garlic and spices like cinnamon and allspice, a bit of potato, then a final fluffy topping of cheese and béchamel sauce.
Ingredients
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2 large eggplants
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1 lb minced meat
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2 cups béchamel sauce
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1 large onion
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2 cloves garlic
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1 tsp cinnamon
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1 tsp allspice
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2 large potatoes
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1 cup cheese
Greek
Moussaka
Eggplant
Traditional
Bechamel Sauce
Minced meat
Main Course
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- short description
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Slice the eggplants and potatoes and fry them.
Cook the minced meat with onion, garlic, and spices.
Layer the eggplant, potatoes, and meat in a baking dish.
Top with béchamel sauce and cheese.
Bake in the oven.
- detailed description
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First, wash and slice the eggplants and potatoes. Then, fry them in a pan with a little oil until they are golden brown.
In another pan, cook the minced meat with the chopped onion, minced garlic, cinnamon, and allspice.
Once the meat is cooked, start layering the ingredients in a baking dish. Start with a layer of eggplant, followed by a layer of potatoes, then the meat.
Pour the béchamel sauce over the top of the dish, making sure it covers everything. Then, sprinkle the cheese on top.
Bake the dish in the oven at 350°F for about 60 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and bubbly.
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