Moussaka Recipe

Ingredients

• 2 large eggplants
• 500 g ground beef
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 400 g canned tomatoes
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• 1 tsp ground cinnamon
• to taste salt and pepper
• 50 g butter
• 50 g flour
• 500 ml milk
• 1 pinch nutmeg
• 1 egg yolk

Instructions

1. 1

   1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).

2. 2

   2. Slice eggplants, sprinkle with salt, and let sit for 30 minutes. Rinse and pat dry.

3. 3

   3. In a skillet, cook ground beef, onion, and garlic until browned. Add tomatoes, oregano, cinnamon, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 20 minutes.

4. 4

   4. In a saucepan, melt butter, add flour, and cook for 1 minute. Gradually add milk, stirring constantly until thickened. Add nutmeg and egg yolk.

5. 5

   5. Layer eggplant slices and meat sauce in a baking dish. Top with béchamel sauce.

6. 6

   6. Bake for 45 minutes until golden brown. Let cool for 10 minutes before serving.