Savoring Albanian Raki With Home-Cooked Potato Moussaka 🍷🍽️

ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground pork

Ground turkey is leaner, while ground pork is often less expensive.

cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Nutritional yeast provides a cheesy flavor with fewer calories.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil is healthier, while canola oil is often more affordable.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: skim milk

Almond milk is lower in calories, while skim milk is a budget-friendly option.

Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).

Slice potatoes thinly and boil until tender, about 10 minutes.

Drain potatoes and set aside to cool.

Sauté chopped onion and garlic in olive oil until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.

Add ground beef to the pan and cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes.

Stir in tomato paste, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, and black pepper; cook for 2 minutes.

Layer half of the potatoes in a baking dish, followed by the meat mixture.

Slice eggplant and sauté in olive oil until golden, about 4-5 minutes per side.

Layer sautéed eggplant over the meat mixture, then top with remaining potatoes.

In a saucepan, melt butter and whisk in flour to create a roux; cook for 2 minutes.

Gradually whisk in milk, cooking until thickened, about 5 minutes.

Remove from heat and whisk in eggs and cheese until smooth.

Pour the sauce over the layered moussaka and sprinkle with parsley.

Bake in the preheated oven for 45-50 minutes until golden brown.

Let cool for 10 minutes before serving.

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