Ingredients
Equipment
Method
Cooking Process
- Slice the potatoes, zucchini, and eggplants into circular disks.
- Heat the olive oil in a pan over medium-high heat and fry the vegetable slices until they are cooked and golden brown. Remove and drain on paper towels.
- In a large pot over high heat, add the olive oil, finely chopped onion, and minced garlic. Cook until soft and translucent.
- Add the beef mince and cook until browned, breaking it up as it cooks.
- Pour in the red wine and let it simmer until mostly evaporated (about 3 minutes).
- Stir in the crushed tomatoes and add the salt, white pepper, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, sugar, thyme, oregano, bay leaves, and chopped parsley. Mix well and bring to a simmer. Cook for about 10 minutes and then remove bay leaves.
- In another saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Gradually add the flour while stirring until a smooth paste forms.
- Slowly add the milk while stirring constantly until a thick, creamy texture is achieved.
- Stir in the egg yolks, nutmeg, and shredded Kefalograviera cheese until combined. Cook until thickened and bubbling, then remove from heat.
- Preheat the oven to 165°C (fan-forced).
- Arrange the potato slices in a single layer in a baking dish, season with salt and pepper, and sprinkle with cheese.
- Add a layer of eggplant slices, season, and sprinkle with cheese.
- Layer the zucchini slices, season, and sprinkle with cheese.
- Add another layer of eggplant slices, season, and sprinkle with remaining cheese.
- Pour the meat sauce evenly over the layered vegetables.
- Top with béchamel sauce, spreading it evenly.
- Bake for 40 minutes or until the top is golden brown. Check from 30 minutes onwards.
- Let the moussaka rest for a minimum of 30 minutes before slicing. Cut into portions and serve.
Nutrition
Notes
Feel free to swap the beef with lamb or mushrooms for a vegetarian version. Use high-quality olive oil for better flavor.
