The Perfect Moussaka

Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Unwrap the ground beef.
  2. 2Unwrap the ground beef.
  3. 3Unwrap the ground beef.
  4. 4Slice the eggplant lengthwise.
  5. 5Slice the eggplant lengthwise.
  6. 6Slice the eggplant lengthwise.
  7. 7Slice the yellow zucchini into rounds.
  8. 8Slice the yellow zucchini into rounds.
  9. 9Slice the yellow zucchini into rounds.
  10. 10Slice the green zucchini into rounds.
  11. 11Slice the green zucchini into rounds.
  12. 12Slice the green zucchini into rounds.
  13. 13Salt the sliced vegetables and let them sit to draw out moisture, then pat them dry with paper towels.
  14. 14Salt the sliced vegetables and let them sit to draw out moisture, then pat them dry with paper towels.
  15. 15Salt the sliced vegetables and let them sit to draw out moisture, then pat them dry with paper towels.
  16. 16Add ground beef to a hot Dutch oven.
  17. 17Add ground beef to a hot Dutch oven.
  18. 18Add ground beef to a hot Dutch oven.
  19. 19Season the ground beef with salt.
  20. 20Season the ground beef with salt.
  21. 21Season the ground beef with salt.
  22. 22Cook until browned, then remove the excess liquid and set the meat aside.
  23. 23Cook until browned, then remove the excess liquid and set the meat aside.
  24. 24Cook until browned, then remove the excess liquid and set the meat aside.
  25. 25Dice the onion.
  26. 26Dice the onion.
  27. 27Dice the onion.
  28. 28Mince the garlic.
  29. 29Mince the garlic.
  30. 30Mince the garlic.
  31. 31Add diced onion to the Dutch oven with the residual fat and spices.
  32. 32Add diced onion to the Dutch oven with the residual fat and spices.
  33. 33Add diced onion to the Dutch oven with the residual fat and spices.
  34. 34Add fresh oregano, ground oregano, cinnamon stick, bay leaves, and minced garlic to the pot.
  35. 35Add fresh oregano, ground oregano, cinnamon stick, bay leaves, and minced garlic to the pot.
  36. 36Add fresh oregano, ground oregano, cinnamon stick, bay leaves, and minced garlic to the pot.
  37. 37Add tomato paste to the pot.
  38. 38Add tomato paste to the pot.
  39. 39Add tomato paste to the pot.
  40. 40Return the cooked ground beef to the pot.
  41. 41Return the cooked ground beef to the pot.
  42. 42Return the cooked ground beef to the pot.
  43. 43Pour red wine into the pot and stir.
  44. 44Pour red wine into the pot and stir.
  45. 45Pour red wine into the pot and stir.
  46. 46Add chopped tomatoes and stir, then simmer with the lid on.
  47. 47Add chopped tomatoes and stir, then simmer with the lid on.
  48. 48Add chopped tomatoes and stir, then simmer with the lid on.
  49. 49In a separate pot, melt butter for the béchamel sauce.
  50. 50In a separate pot, melt butter for the béchamel sauce.
  51. 51In a separate pot, melt butter for the béchamel sauce.
  52. 52Add flour to the melted butter and whisk to create a roux.
  53. 53Add flour to the melted butter and whisk to create a roux.
  54. 54Add flour to the melted butter and whisk to create a roux.
  55. 55Gradually add milk to the roux while whisking continuously.
  56. 56Gradually add milk to the roux while whisking continuously.
  57. 57Gradually add milk to the roux while whisking continuously.
  58. 58Season the béchamel with nutmeg and black pepper.
  59. 59Season the béchamel with nutmeg and black pepper.
  60. 60Season the béchamel with nutmeg and black pepper.
  61. 61Grate Gruyere cheese into the béchamel sauce and whisk.
  62. 62Grate Gruyere cheese into the béchamel sauce and whisk.
  63. 63Grate Gruyere cheese into the béchamel sauce and whisk.
  64. 64Add beaten eggs to the béchamel and whisk until combined.
  65. 65Add beaten eggs to the béchamel and whisk until combined.
  66. 66Add beaten eggs to the béchamel and whisk until combined.
  67. 67Fry the eggplant slices in a pan until golden brown.
  68. 68Fry the eggplant slices in a pan until golden brown.
  69. 69Fry the eggplant slices in a pan until golden brown.
  70. 70Fry the zucchini slices in a pan until golden brown.
  71. 71Fry the zucchini slices in a pan until golden brown.
  72. 72Fry the zucchini slices in a pan until golden brown.
  73. 73Arrange a layer of fried eggplant and zucchini in a baking dish.
  74. 74Arrange a layer of fried eggplant and zucchini in a baking dish.
  75. 75Arrange a layer of fried eggplant and zucchini in a baking dish.
  76. 76Spread a layer of the lamb ragu over the vegetables.
  77. 77Spread a layer of the lamb ragu over the vegetables.
  78. 78Spread a layer of the lamb ragu over the vegetables.
  79. 79Add another layer of fried eggplant and zucchini.
  80. 80Add another layer of fried eggplant and zucchini.
  81. 81Add another layer of fried eggplant and zucchini.
  82. 82Pour the béchamel sauce over the layers.
  83. 83Pour the béchamel sauce over the layers.
  84. 84Pour the béchamel sauce over the layers.
  85. 85Grate more Gruyere cheese on top.
  86. 86Grate more Gruyere cheese on top.
  87. 87Grate more Gruyere cheese on top.
  88. 88Bake until golden brown and bubbly.
  89. 89Bake until golden brown and bubbly.
  90. 90Bake until golden brown and bubbly.
  91. 91Cut the moussaka into servings.
  92. 92Cut the moussaka into servings.
  93. 93Cut the moussaka into servings.
  94. 94Garnish with fresh parsley.
  95. 95Garnish with fresh parsley.
  96. 96Garnish with fresh parsley.

Ingredients

  • 1 pack Ground beef
  • 1 pack Ground beef
  • 1 pack Ground beef
  • Eggplant
  • Eggplant
  • Eggplant
  • Yellow zucchini
  • Yellow zucchini
  • Yellow zucchini
  • Green zucchini
  • Green zucchini
  • Green zucchini
  • Salt
  • Salt
  • Salt
  • 1 Onion
  • 1 Onion
  • 1 Onion
  • Garlic
  • Garlic
  • Garlic
  • Fresh oregano
  • Fresh oregano
  • Fresh oregano
  • Ground oregano
  • Ground oregano
  • Ground oregano
  • 1 Cinnamon stick
  • 1 Cinnamon stick
  • 1 Cinnamon stick
  • 2 Bay leaf
  • 2 Bay leaf
  • 2 Bay leaf
  • 1 tube Tomato paste
  • 1 tube Tomato paste
  • 1 tube Tomato paste
  • Red wine
  • Red wine
  • Red wine
  • Chopped tomatoes
  • Chopped tomatoes
  • Chopped tomatoes
  • Butter
  • Butter
  • Butter
  • Flour
  • Flour
  • Flour
  • Milk
  • Milk
  • Milk
  • Nutmeg
  • Nutmeg
  • Nutmeg
  • Black pepper
  • Black pepper
  • Black pepper
  • Gruyere cheese
  • Gruyere cheese
  • Gruyere cheese
  • Eggs
  • Eggs
  • Eggs
  • Parsley
  • Parsley
  • Parsley

Equipment

Cutting boardKnivesTrays with wire racksDutch ovenSpatulaCorkscrewWine glassWhiskGraterPanBaking dish