Authentic Classic Greek Moussaka with Béchamel Sauce (Easy 135-Min Recipe)

Authentic Classic Greek Moussaka with Béchamel Sauce (Easy 135-Min Recipe)

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Layers of eggplant, potatoes, and seasoned beef topped with creamy béchamel sauce. This traditional Greek dish brings Mediterranean flavors to your table.

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Ingredients

  • 2 lbs eggplants, sliced 3/8" thick
  • 4 yellow potatoes, sliced 3/8" thick
  • Vegetable oil for frying
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 red onions, finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 lbs ground beef
  • 1 tsp sugar
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 3 tbsp tomato paste
  • 400g (14 oz) chopped tomatoes
  • 240ml (1 cup) dry red wine
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 60g (1/4 cup) butter
  • 80g (1/3 cup) all-purpose flour
  • 600ml (2 1/2 cups) whole milk, room temperature
  • 1/4 tsp kosher salt
  • 1/4 tsp ground black pepper
  • 1/8 tsp ground nutmeg
  • 75g (3/4 cup) Parmesan cheese, freshly grated
  • 2 egg yolks

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