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Outrageously Delicious Greek Moussaka

Outrageously Delicious Greek Moussaka Your New Comfort Food

Experience the hearty flavors of Outrageously Delicious Greek Moussaka, a gluten-friendly dish with layers of vegetables and creamy béchamel.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Cooling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 6 slices
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Greek
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

For the Vegetables
  • 2 medium Eggplants Choose firm, glossy ones.
  • 3 medium Potatoes Slice into ¼-inch rounds.
  • 2 medium Zucchini Slice into rounds.
For the Meat Sauce
  • 1 pound Ground Meat (Beef or Lamb) Use lean options for richness.
  • 1 medium Sweet red Onion Chopped finely.
  • 2 cloves Garlic Freshly minced.
  • 1 can Crushed Tomatoes Canned for convenience.
  • 1 cup Red Wine A dry type for richness.
  • 0.5 teaspoon Cinnamon
  • 0.5 teaspoon Nutmeg
  • 1 teaspoon Oregano
  • 1 teaspoon Thyme
For the Topping
  • 1 cup Cheese (Kefalograviera or Parmesan) Freshly shredded.
  • 4 tablespoons Butter
  • 4 tablespoons Flour
  • 2 cups Milk
  • 2 large Egg yolks
  • 0.5 teaspoon Nutmeg

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • Baking dish
  • saucepan
  • Colander

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Slice the eggplants, zucchini, and potatoes into ¼-inch rounds. Sprinkle salt over eggplant slices and let sit in a colander for 30 minutes to draw moisture out. Rinse and pat dry.
Frying
  1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet. Fry salted eggplant, zucchini, and potato rounds in batches until golden and tender, about 4-5 minutes per side. Drain on paper towels.
Meat Sauce
  1. In the same skillet, sauté chopped onions until translucent (about 5 minutes). Add minced garlic and cook for another minute. Add ground meat, crumbling it as it cooks until browned (6-8 minutes). Pour in red wine, simmer for 2-3 minutes, then stir in crushed tomatoes and spices. Simmer for 10-15 minutes until thickened.
Béchamel
  1. Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat, whisk in flour, cooking for about 2 minutes. Gradually add milk, whisking continuously until thickened (5-7 minutes). Remove from heat and stir in egg yolks, nutmeg, and cheese until smooth.
Assembly
  1. Layer potatoes, eggplant, zucchini, and half the meat sauce in a baking dish. Repeat layering, finishing with meat sauce, and pour béchamel over the top.
Baking
  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake moussaka for 40-45 minutes until top is golden brown and bubbly. Allow to cool for at least 30 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 25gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 5gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Allow moussaka to cool for easy slicing. Best served after resting.

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