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Outrageously Delicious Greek Moussaka

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Indulge in the rich flavors of this traditional Greek moussaka, featuring layers of vegetables, flavorful meat sauce, and creamy bechamel sauce, all baked to perfection.

Ingredients

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Vegetable Base

  • 2 cups olive oil for frying
  • 4 potatoes
  • 4 zucchini
  • 4 eggplants
  • 200 grams Kefalograviera cheese, finely shredded
  • 1 tablespoon salt
  • ½ tablespoon pepper

Meat Sauce

  • 2 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 large red onion, finely chopped
  • 1 medium-sized garlic bulb, minced
  • 1 kg beef mince meat
  • 1 cup red wine
  • 800 grams crushed canned tomatoes
  • 1 tablespoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon white pepper
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 2 teaspoon sugar
  • ½ teaspoon thyme
  • 1 teaspoon oregano
  • 3 bay leaves
  • 1 bunch fresh parsley, finely chopped

Bechamel

  • 150 grams unsalted butter
  • 1 cup plain flour
  • 1 litre milk
  • 2 egg yolks
  • ½ teaspoon nutmeg
  • 250 grams Kefalograviera cheese, finely shredded

Instructions

  1. Prepare Vegetable Base: Slice potatoes, zucchini, and eggplants. Fry in olive oil until golden. Layer in a baking dish with cheese, salt, and pepper.
  2. Cook Meat Sauce: Saute onion and garlic. Add beef, wine, tomatoes, and seasonings. Simmer until thickened. Layer over vegetables.
  3. Make Bechamel: Melt butter, stir in flour, then slowly add milk. Cook until thickened. Stir in egg yolks, nutmeg, and cheese. Pour over meat sauce.
  4. Bake: Bake moussaka until golden and bubbly. Let it rest before serving.

Notes

  • You can substitute cheese options based on availability.
  • Adjust seasoning to taste.

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