Greek Moussaka with Béchamel Sauce - Ελληνικος Μουσακάς με Μπεσαμέλ

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 the zucchini, eggplant, and tomatoes, apply a little olive oil and bake in a 400 degree oven until they are browned.

In a large pan, brown the ground beef, add the diced onion, tomato sauce, and spices. Cook until the juices have evaporated. Add the parsley.

To make the béchamel, melt one stick of unsalted butter, add the all-purpose flour and stir until the flour is fully incorporated.

Slowly add the milk while stirring. Continue for about five minutes until the sauce thickens. Remove from heat and let sit aside.

Layer the vegetables in a deep dish, add the ground beef mixture and top with the béchamel sauce.

Cook for about 40 minutes and let cool for at least 45 minutes.

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