This moussaka is mostly authentic with a couple of twists for added flavor.
Many very traditional versions of moussaka use a layer of potatoes.
Most modern versions do not which is a shame.
Ingredients of Moussaka
- You need 4 of large eggplants.
- It's 2 of large potatoes.
- It's 600 g of ground beef.
- Prepare 2 of medium onions, diced.
- You need 2 of garlic cloves.
- You need 3 of fresh tomatoes.
- It's 1 tsp of freshly chopped parsley.
- You need 1 tsp of oregano.
- You need 2 tbsp of butter.
- Prepare 2 of eggs, beaten.
- You need 1/2 cup of olive oil.
- You need 1 pinch of salt and pepper.
- It's 1 cup of white wine.
- You need 1 cup of water.
- It's of Bechamel sauce >.
- It's 6 tbsp of flour.
- It's 4 tbsp of butter.
- It's 1 pinch of salt and pepper.
- It's 2 of eggs, beaten.
Moussaka instructions
- Gather your ingredients. Dice the onions and garlic cloves, then slice the potatoes and eggplants into thin circles.
- Melt the butter in a large pot then sauté the garlic and onions for 3 mins.
- Next add the beef and cook until browned.
- Now add the white wine, parsley, oregano, salt, pepper and tomatoes. Cook for 30 minutes, then set aside.
- Heat the 1/2 cup of oil in a large pan and fry your sliced potatoes until golden brown, then lay them out in the bottom of a large, buttered baking dish.
- Similarly fry all the eggplant slices and layer them on top of the potatoes. Then evenly pour your beef sauce over the top.
- In a large frying pan melt the 4 tbsp of butter, then gradually spoon in the flour 1 tbsp at a time stirring constantly.
- Gradually add in all the milk, again stirring constantly along with the salt and pepper until your sauce thickens.
- Spread the bechamel sauce over the meat in the baking dish evenly.
- Sprinkle the grated cheese on top and place in the oven pre-heated to 180C, and bake for 1 hour.
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