Moussaka Recipe
BARS = SHARE OF RECIPE CALORIES · RINGS = FDA DV
A traditional Greek casserole of layered eggplant, potatoes, and spiced beef sauce topped with creamy béchamel. Aromatic with warm spices and oregano, it delivers comforting, complex flavors.
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Nutrition & ingredients
Ingredients
serves 8- 2 large eggplant (about 2 pounds/907 g), peeled and cut into ¾-inch (2-cm) cubes
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 1½ lbs Yukon gold potatoes, sliced crosswise ¼ inch thick
- 1½ tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil (½ teaspoon sugar)
- 1 large yellow onion, finely chopped
- 5 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ cup dry red wine
- 2 teaspoons paprika
- 1 tablespoon dried oregano
- ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- ¾ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1½ lbs 85% lean ground beef
- 1 (15-oz can) crushed tomatoes (1¾ cups; see note)
- ½ teaspoon sugar
- ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter
- ⅔ cup all-purpose flour
- 3 cups whole milk
- ½ cup finely grated Pecorino Romano cheese
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ⅛ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 3 large egg yolks
At a glance
PER SERVING · TIME 120M
BARS = SHARE OF RECIPE CALORIES · RINGS = FDA DV
Complete estimate · 100% of estimated mass resolved
All countable ingredients resolved. Figures are per serving.
- Prep
- 30m
- Cook
- 1h 30m
- Sodium
- 808mg
- Total sugar
- 13g
Added sugar is not shown when one or more ingredients lack reliable added-sugar evidence.
Nutrition estimated from ingredients, per serving.
Vitamins & minerals
- Potassium
- 1260mg
- Calcium
- 192mg
- Iron
- 4mg
Estimated from ingredients; USDA coverage varies by food.
- PREP
- 30M
- SODIUM
- 808MG
- ESTIMATE
- COMPLETE
Nutrition estimated from ingredients, per serving. 100% of estimated mass resolved.