Moussaka is a traditional Greek dish of layered eggplant, ground beef, and a creamy béchamel sauce. It is usually served as a main course and is typically accompanied by a salad or other side dish.
Ingredients
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3 cups ground beef
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2 cups chopped onion
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2 cups diced tomatoes
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1 cup chopped parsley
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2 tablespoons olive oil
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2 teaspoons salt
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1 teaspoon pepper
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4 eggplants sliced
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4 tablespoons butter
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4 tablespoons flour
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3 cups milk
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1 cup grated parmesan cheese
Ground Beef
Greek
Moussaka
Eggplant
Béchamel
Main Course
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- short description
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In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and onion and cook until the beef is no longer pink. Add the diced tomatoes, parsley, salt, and pepper and cook for an additional 5 minutes.
In a separate large skillet, heat the butter over medium-high heat. Add the eggplant slices and cook for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat and set aside.
In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the flour and whisk until combined. Slowly add the milk and whisk until the mixture is thick and creamy. Remove from heat and stir in the parmesan cheese.
- detailed description
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In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and onion and cook until the beef is no longer pink. Add the diced tomatoes, parsley, salt, and pepper and cook for an additional 5 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside.
In a separate large skillet, heat the butter over medium-high heat. Add the eggplant slices and cook for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat and set aside.
In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the flour and whisk until combined. Slowly add the milk and whisk until the mixture is thick and creamy. Remove from heat and stir in the parmesan cheese.
Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
Spread the beef mixture in the bottom of the baking dish. Top with the eggplant slices. Pour the béchamel sauce over the top and spread evenly.
Bake in preheated oven for 45 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and bubbling.
Remove from oven and let cool for 10 minutes before serving.
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