If you are not a big fan of the “classic” eggplant moussaka, this lamb moussaka is a different version that is not only super delicious but also slightly easier to make. If you really have to, you can use ready bechamel sauce, but take the time to make your own for the best results.
Delicious Lamb Moussaka
Try this Greek lamb moussaka when you're tired of having the boring eggplant one. This recipe is so much easier to make!
Ingredients
Moussaka Ingredients
1 pound ground lamb (minced lamb)
1 ½ pounds potatoes - medium-sized cubes
1 medium carrot - grated
½ pound tomato paste
1 large yellow onion - cut into small cubes
4 cloves garlic - sliced
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon basil
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 teaspoon paprika
½ handful parsley
Sauce Ingredients
1 cup milk
¼ cup all purpose flour (plain flour Australia and UK)
2 medium eggs
1 teaspoon Nutmeg- 1 teaspoon Salt
Instructions
- Saute the onion, minced meat, garlic, and carrot in a pot until the onions turn translucent. If you are using minced meat, add it first, wait until it starts turning light brown, and add the onions, garlic, and carrot.
- Add the tomatoes and season. Simmer for a few minutes, add the potatoes to the same pot, add water, and simmer until the potatoes are almost fully cooked.
- In a separate saucepan, add butter, then whisk in flour and cook in low to medium for one to two minutes – do not let the flour turn brown. Remove from the heat, add milk, whisking rapidly, and return to the stove. Pour the milk slowly, whisking continuously, then simmer in low heat until the sauce thickens. Stir in the beaten egg yolks and season with salt and nutmeg.
- Brash a baking dish with olive oil, transfer everything from the pot into the baking dish, then pour the sauce on top, making sure that it fills the corners of the baking dish. Bake at 350 degrees Fahrenheit (180 Celsius) for approximately 45 minutes.
Nutrition
Calories: 343kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 16gFat: 19gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gTrans Fat: 0.004gCholesterol: 86mgSodium: 878mgPotassium: 901mgFiber: 4gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 1860IUVitamin C: 26mgCalcium: 86mgIron: 3mg
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