Classic Greek Eggplant Moussaka

Classic Greek Eggplant Moussaka

Classic Greek Eggplant Moussaka


4 hours 15 minutes

Details
  • Servings:   12
  • Calories:   672
  • Protein:   27g
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  • Fiber:   8g
  • Sugar:   14g
  • Carb Total:   40g
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  • Trans Fat:   1g
  • Saturated:   19g
  • Fat Total:   43g
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  • Diet:   High-Fiber
  • Meal:   lunch, dinner
  • Dish:   main course
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Cuisine
  • mediterranean
Ingredients
  • 3 to 4 eggplants (about 4 pounds)
  • Salt (for salting the eggplants)
  • 1 pound potatoes (peeled, boiled)
  • Splash of water
  • 8 large egg (whites and yolks separated)
  • 1/2 cup olive oil (divided)
  • 2 cups plain breadcrumbs (divided)
  • For the Meat Filling
  • 1 1/2 pounds ground beef (or lamb)
  • 2 large onions (finely diced)
  • 2 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 1/2 cup dry red wine
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley (chopped)
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1 cup crushed tomatoes
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • Salt (to taste)
  • Freshly ground pepper (to taste)
  • For the Béchamel Sauce
  • 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 4 cups milk
  • Pinch of ground nutmeg
  • For the Assembly
  • 1 cup Kefalotyri cheese (grated, or freshly grated Parmesan cheese)
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