Modern Greek Moussaka

Modern Greek Moussaka

somethingnewfordinner.com

Moussaka is both an ultimate comfort food and a labor of love to make. This recipe for modern Greek moussaka reduces the preparation steps and is a healthier version of traditional moussaka.

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Cooking tools:

  • Dutch oven
  • Egg separator
  • Microplane
  • Grater
  • Pastry brush
  • Baking sheet
  • Oven
  • Stove
  • Pot
  • Chef's knife
  • Cutting board
  • Peeler
  • Whisk
  • Mixing bowl
  • Measuring cup
  • Measuring spoon
  • Spatula
  • Kitchen towel

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds ground lamb
  • 1 onion, finely chopped
  • 6 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 26-ounce container chopped tomatoes
  • 3 T tomato paste
  • 1/2 cup red wine
  • Zest and juice of 1 lemon
  • 1 1/2 t allspice
  • 2 t ground cinnamon
  • 1 1/2 T dried oregano
  • 1 t ground ginger
  • 1/4 t fresh ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 t crushed red pepper flakes
  • 1 handful fresh parsley, chopped
  • Kosher salt
  • fresh ground pepper
  • 4 cups whole milk
  • 1 stick unsalted butter
  • 1/2 cup flour
  • 3 eggs, separated
  • 3 globe eggplants
  • Olive oil
  • 2 – 3 medium to large russet potatoes
  • 1 1/2 cups grated parmesan cheese

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