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Classic Creamy Lamb Moussaka Recipe

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Classic Creamy Lamb Moussaka Recipe
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This classic creamy lamb moussaka is made with succulent minced meat cooked with garlic and onion, layered with fried eggplant and finished with a creamy white (bèchamel) sauce. It’s an impressive dish, with a delicious combination of flavours.

Classic Creamy Lamb Moussaka Recipe

Classic Creamy Lamb Moussaka Recipe

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No other moussaka recipe tops this classic creamy lamb moussaka that everyone knows about. It's the recipe you'll come back to after trying out different variations of this dish.
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Prep Time 20 minutes mins
Cook Time 45 minutes mins
Total Time 1 hour hr 5 minutes mins
Course Main Course
Cuisine Greek
Servings 6 people
Calories 566 kcal

Ingredients
 
 

  • Eggplants500 grams eggplant (brinjal, aubergine, or guinea squash) - sliced
  • Wooden Bowl Of Salt4 teaspoons salt
  • Glass Bowl Of Olive Oil Isolated On White Background2 tablespoons olive oil
  • Fresh Butter Pieces1 tablespoon butter
  • Ripe Yellow Onion On A White Background1 medium yellow onion - diced
  • Garlic1 clove garlic - crushed
  • Tasty Minced Meat Isolated On White Background500 grams ground lamb (minced lamb)
  • Tomatoes400 grams tomatoes - diced
  • Crushed Tomatoes3 tablespoons passata or crushed tomatoes (tomato puree with seeds removed)
  • Thyme Seasoning Spice In Bowl On White Background1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • Ground Black Pepper Pile, Paths, Top½ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • Pile Of Flour Isolated On White Background3 tablespoons all purpose flour (plain flour Australia and UK)
  • Glass Bowl Of Olive Oil Isolated On White Background½ cup olive oil
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    300 ml white sauce
  •  
    2 medium egg yolks
  • Cheddar Cheese Block, Paths¼ cup cheddar cheese - grated
  • Parmesan Cheese¼ cup Parmesan cheese - grated

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 190 degrees Celsius.
  • Arrange eggplant slices on a tray and sprinkle with 3 teaspoons of the salt, turning once. Set aside for 30 minutes.
  • Heat oil and butter in a frypan on medium heat. Cook onion, stirring, for 3 minutes or until softened. Add your crushed garlic and cook for 2 more minutes.
  • Add mince and cook for 8 to 10 minutes, until well browned.
  • Add the tomatoes and their juices, puree, thyme, pepper and the remaining salt. Cook, occasionally stirring, for an additional 5 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside.
  • Pat dry your eggplant slices using a paper towel. Season with flour and place in a bowl. Coat each eggplant slice well with flour.
  • Heat half the olive oil in a large frypan over medium/high heat. Fry half of the eggplant slices for 3 to 4 minutes on each side, until lightly golden. Drain slices on kitchen towel. Repeat with remaining eggplant slices and oil. Allow to cool slightly for ease of handling.
  • Arrange half the eggplant slices on the base of a large baking dish. Spoon over the lamb mixture. Cover with remaining eggplant slices.
  • Fold the egg yolks into the white sauce.
  • Pour over the top of eggplant slices. Sprinkle with combined grated cheeses.
  • Bake in a preheated oven for about 35 minutes or until the top is lightly golden.

Nutrition

Calories: 566kcalCarbohydrates: 14gProtein: 19gFat: 49gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 26gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 139mgSodium: 1737mgPotassium: 611mgFiber: 4gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 826IUVitamin C: 13mgCalcium: 119mgIron: 3mg
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