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Greek Moussaka

Take yourself back to the Greek islands with this delicious creamy moussaka recipe!
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Prep Time 35 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Mediterranean
Servings 8 people
Calories 248 kcal

Equipment

  • 9 x 13 inch baking tray
  • baking tray
  • Bowl

Ingredients
  

  • 2 large eggplants
  • 1 tbsp Salt
  • Private Reserve extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 onion finely chopped
  • 1 lb ground beef or Lamb
  • 1 tbsp oregano
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • ½ tsp nutmeg
  • ½ tsp paprika
  • ½ cup red wine
  • 1 14 oz can diced tomato
  • 1 tsp sugar
  • ½ cup beef broth or chicken broth
  • 2 large russet potatoes
  • ¼ cup dried bread crumbs

Cheese Topping

  • ¾ cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 tbsp flour
  • ½ cup cream cheese or ricotta
  • 3 oz crumbled feta cheese or parmesan
  • ½ cup cheddar cheese

Instructions
 

  • Slice eggplant so that each piece is approximately ¼ inch thick. Lay it onto a baking tray and sprinkle with salt. Leave it for 20-25 minutes, and then blot excess water with a paper towel. This will make the eggplant less bitter and also removes some of the moisture from the eggplant. Drizzle with oil, and then bake in the oven at 350 degrees F for 20 minutes, or until golden brown.
  • I sliced my potatoes like fries, tossed in oil, salt and pepper and air fried them until crispy (air fried at 400 degrees for 10 minutes).
  • In a frying pan, heat oil. Cook onions until golden and then add ground beef. Cook fully, and then strain out all the extra juices and fat. Then add oregano, cinnamon, pepper, nutmeg and paprika. Add wine and let it boil for 1 minute, then add in your canned tomatoes, sugar and broth. Continue to cook until all ingredients are heated up.
  • Prepare cheese topping by whisking together all ingredients. It is easier if the cream cheese is at room temperature.
  • Prepare your 9 x 13 inch baking tray and start layering your moussaka! First start with the eggplant, then meat layer, then potatoes (or fries), then add your panko bread crumbs. Finally top it with your cheese layer and pop the entire thing into the oven at 350 degrees for 50 minutes.

Notes

There are many substitutes for ingredients if you do not have everything on hand. It will still taste amazing!
Keyword Greek, Moussaka