Greek Moussaka Recipe (Traditional Comfort Food)

ground lamb

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground beef

Turkey is lower in fat, while beef is often more affordable.

bechamel sauce

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: cream cheese

Greek yogurt is lower in calories, while cream cheese can be more budget-friendly.

Slice and chop 4 eggplants and 4 zucchinis.

In a pan, heat Greek olive oil and fry the chopped zucchinis until cooked.

Add 1 chopped onion and 1 minced garlic to the pan and cook until the onion is translucent.

Add the meat to the pan and break it up while cooking until browned.

Pour in 1 cup red wine and add 800 g tomatoes, 1 teaspoon salt, white pepper, a little cinnamon, 2 teaspoons sugar, and 1 teaspoon thyme.

Chop and add 1 bunch fresh parsley to the mixture and mix everything well.

Reduce the heat and let it cook for 10 minutes, then turn off the heat.

In a separate bowl, mix 450 g Greek cheese and set aside 250 g for later.

In a baking dish, layer the bottom with the meat mixture, season with salt and pepper, and sprinkle with a handful of cheese.

Layer the eggplants on top, season again, and add more cheese.

Repeat the process with the zucchinis and eggplants, adding more seasoning and cheese each time.

Melt 150 g butter in a pan, then add 1 cup flour and mix until combined.

Slowly add milk to the flour mixture until smooth, then add a little nutmeg and 2 eggs, mixing until creamy.

Pour the sauce over the meat layer in the baking dish and spread it evenly on top.

Bake in the oven at 165° Celsius for 40 minutes until golden brown.

Let the moussaka rest for a bit before cutting into it.

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