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Greek Moussaka Recipe - Home Pressure Cooking

This Greek Moussaka recipe is a delicious and hearty dish made with layers of eggplant, ground lamb, and a creamy béchamel sauce. Perfect for a family dinner or special occasion.
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Prep Time 30 mins
Cook Time 1 hr
Total Time 1 hr 30 mins
Course Main Course
Cuisine Greek
Servings 6 servings
Calories 420 kcal

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • Saucepan
  • Baking Dish

Ingredients:  

Main Ingredients

  • 2 large eggplants
  • 1 lb ground lamb
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 can diced tomatoes
  • 1/2 cup red wine
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp nutmeg
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1/4 cup butter
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups milk
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 egg

Instructions: 

  • Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
  • Slice eggplants, sprinkle with salt, and let sit for 30 minutes to remove bitterness. Rinse and pat dry.
  • In a skillet, brown ground lamb with onion and garlic. Add tomatoes, wine, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 20 minutes.
  • In a saucepan, melt butter, stir in flour, then gradually whisk in milk until thickened. Remove from heat, stir in Parmesan and egg.
  • Layer eggplant slices in a greased baking dish, top with meat sauce, repeat layers, ending with eggplant. Pour milk mixture over the top.
  • Bake for 45 minutes until golden brown and bubbly. Let rest for 15 minutes before serving.

Notes:

For a vegetarian version, you can substitute the ground lamb with a plant-based meat alternative.

Nutrition value:

Calories: 420kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 25gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 110mgSodium: 450mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 5gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 250mgIron: 3mg

Keywords:

Keyword Eggplant, Greek, Lamb, Moussaka
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