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Moussaka
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A classic dish featuring layers of sliced meat, onions, a rich tomato sauce, and topped with béchamel sauce and cheese, then baked to perfection.
01:15:00 total
Serves 6
medium
Meat Main Course
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Ingredients
- meat - watch the video to see (sliced)
- onions - 2 (sliced)
- thyme - watch the video to see
- bay leaf - watch the video to see
- bouquet garni - 1
- four spices - 1 tablespoon (a good tablespoon)
- tomato - watch the video to see (sliced)
- olive oil - watch the video to see
- cheese - watch the video to see (for layering and béchamel sauce)
- milk - watch the video to see (full fat)
- flour - watch the video to see (for roux)
- butter - watch the video to see (for roux)
Instructions
- Prepare the Meat: Heat the meat and onions with thyme, bay leaf, and bouquet garni. Add four spices and mix well.
- Layer the Moussaka: In a baking dish, layer the meat mixture, sliced tomatoes, and drizzle olive oil. Sprinkle cheese between layers.
- Make Béchamel Sauce: In a saucepan, melt butter and add flour to make a roux. Gradually add milk, stirring continuously. Cook for about 5 minutes until thickened. Add cheese to the béchamel sauce.
- Assemble and Bake: Pour béchamel sauce over the layered moussaka. Bake in a preheated oven until golden and bubbly.
