# Moussaka

A true classic of the Greek family table, this moussaka features layers of fried vegetables, a rich meat sauce, and creamy béchamel, baked until golden.

- Total time: 175 min
- Cuisine: Greek
- Category: Drink
- Language: en

## Ingredients

- 0.25 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1 lb ground beef
- 2 onions, blended
- 2 garlic cloves, blended
- 0.25 cup cognac or white wine
- 3 tomatoes, blended
- 0.33 cup tomato juice
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 1 bay leaf
- Salt & freshly ground black pepper
- 1 bunch fresh parsley, finely chopped
- 4 potatoes, sliced lengthwise into 1/4-inch (6 mm) slices
- 6 eggplants, sliced lengthwise into 1/4-inch (6 mm) slices
- Olive oil, for frying
- 0.66 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 6 cups whole milk
- 1 egg yolk
- 1.5 cups grated Parmesan cheese
- 0.5 tsp nutmeg
- Salt & freshly ground black pepper
- 0.25 cup breadcrumbs
- 0.5 cup grated cheese

## Instructions

1. Heat the olive oil and brown the ground beef.
2. Add the onions and garlic and cook until fragrant.
3. Pour in the cognac and let it simmer for 1
–2 minutes.
4. Add the tomatoes, tomato juice, cinnamon stick, bay leaf, salt, and pepper.
5. Simmer for about 25 minutes until thick.
6. Stir in the parsley and set aside.
7. Fry the potato slices until lightly golden and the eggplants until soft and golden.
8. Drain both on paper towels.
9. Melt the butter, whisk in the flour, then gradually add the milk, whisking until thick and smooth.
10. Season with salt, nutmeg and pepper.
11. Remove from the heat and stir in the Parmesan and egg yolk.
12. Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C).
13. Grease a baking dish and sprinkle with breadcrumbs.
14. Layer potatoes, cheese, eggplants, meat sauce, potatoes, eggplants, then spread the béchamel on top.
15. Finish with the remaining cheese.
16. Bake for 50 minutes, until golden.
17. Let the moussaka rest for 1
–2 hours before serving.

## Equipment

- oven
- baking dish
- paper towels

## Tips

- Let the moussaka rest for 1
–2 hours before serving.

## Source

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- Extracted: 2026-07-02

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