Traditional Greek Moussaka Recipe – Authentic Mediterranean Comfort Food

Ingredients

• For the Meat Sauce:
• 500g (1 lb) ground beef (or lamb)
• 1 onion, finely chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 400g (14 oz) canned tomatoes, crushed
• 2 tbsp tomato paste
• 1/2 tsp cinnamon
• 1/2 tsp oregano
• 1/4 tsp ground allspice (optional)
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• For the Vegetable Layers:
• 2 large eggplants, sliced into 1 cm rounds
• 2 large potatoes, peeled and sliced
• Olive oil for brushing
• Salt
• For the Béchamel Sauce:
• 4 tbsp butter
• 4 tbsp flour
• 2 cups milk (warm)
• 1/4 tsp nutmeg
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 egg, beaten
• Salt and pepper to taste