Moussaka Recipe: How to Make It

Ingredients

• 3 medium potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/4-inch slices
• 1 medium eggplant, cut into 1/2-inch slices
• 1-1/2 pounds ground lamb or ground beef
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 plum tomatoes, chopped
• 1-1/4 cups hot water
• 1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste
• 1-1/4 teaspoons salt, divided
• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg, divided
• 3 tablespoons butter
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 4 cups 2% milk
• 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese