Moussaka

Ingredients

• 2-3 medium sized eggplants- sliced
• 2-3 large potatoes- sliced
• 1.5 pounds of ground beef
• 2 onions -chopped
• 3-4 cloves of garlic-minced
• 1/2 jar of your favorite spaghetti sauce
• 1 tbsp of each
• Salt, paper
• Powdered garlic
• Oregano
• Rosemary
• Dash of sugar to balance the acidity of the tomato sauce
• 1/2 tbsp of cinnamon and all spice
• 1 tbsp tomato paste
• 2 cups milk
• 6 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 3 1/2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• Salt, paper and garlic powder(optional)
• Mozzarella and Parmesan cheese
• *Parmesan cheese is optional

Instructions

1. 1

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2. 2

   Preheat your oven to 370

3. 3

   Brush your eggplants and potatoes with olive oil.

4. 4

   Sprinkle them with salt

5. 5

   Roast the veggies for 30 min or until golden

6. 6

   You Al an also air fry them or deep fry.

7. 7

   The classic recipe calls for frying but I like to roast or air fry

8. 8

   Meanwhile, prepare your meat sauce

9. 9

   Sauté your onions and garlic until translucent.

10. 10

    Add your tomatoes paste and sauté for a min.

11. 11

    Then, add your sauce and spices. Allow it to simmer for about 15-20 min

12. 12

    Now, assemble by layering the potatoes, eggplant, meat sauce then add your béchamel sauce.

13. 13

    To make the béchamel

14. 14

    Melt your butter, and add your flour. Cook for about a minute.

15. 15

    Add your warm milk gradually while stirring. Stir until there is no more clumps. Simmer until thick.