Go Back
Print
This is hands down the best moussaka recipe in the world! Inspired by two foodie chefs and blogger friends from Athens... Classic Greek food at its very best!

Classic Greek Moussaka Recipe

Best moussaka recipe in the world!

Course Main Course
Cuisine Greek
Prep Time 1 hour
Cook Time 2 hours
Total Time 3 hours
Servings 2 people
Calories per serving 823 kcal

Ingredients

  • 4,5 oz potatoes (125 g), peeled
  • 5,5 oz fresh eggplant (155 g)
  • 9 oz ground beef (250 g), or ground lamb
  • 5,5 oz fresh tomato (155 g), grated
  • 80 g green bell pepper (3 oz), chopped
  • ½ small onion finely chopped
  • 2 meidum garlic cloves finely chopped
  • ½ cup red wine (125 ml)
  • 1 tbsp tomato paste
  • 2 tbsp plain flour
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 1 ¼ cups whole milk (300 ml)
  • a handful cheese grated
  • ground cinnamon
  • olive oil
  • nutmeg
  • pepper
  • salt

Instructions

  1. 1. Cut the potato and eggplant into finger thick slices. Pour half a cup (120 ml) of olive oil in a large non-stick pan and place it over medium-high until hot. Then add the potatoes. Fry them on both sides for 7 minutes.

    This is hands down the best moussaka recipe in the world! Inspired by two foodie chefs and blogger friends from Athens... Classic Greek food at its very best!

  2. 2. Let the potato drain on kitchen paper. Now add the sliced eggplant to the hot oil. Fry it for 4 minutes on both sides.

    This is hands down the best moussaka recipe in the world! Inspired by two foodie chefs and blogger friends from Athens... Classic Greek food at its very best!

  3. 3. Then let the fried eggplant drain on kitchen paper as well. Place a layer of fried potatoes in a small baking dish and top with fried eggplant.

    This is hands down the best moussaka recipe in the world! Inspired by two foodie chefs and blogger friends from Athens... Classic Greek food at its very best!

  4. 4. Leave about 2 tablespoons of hot olive oil in the pan you fried the potatoes and eggplant in. Place it over medium heat. Add the chopped onion, garlic and bell pepper. Season with pepper and salt.

    This is hands down the best moussaka recipe in the world! Inspired by two foodie chefs and blogger friends from Athens... Classic Greek food at its very best!

  5. 5. Gently fry the vegetables for 2 minutes. Then add the ground meat.

    This is hands down the best moussaka recipe in the world! Inspired by two foodie chefs and blogger friends from Athens... Classic Greek food at its very best!

  6. 6. Stir fry the mince and vegetables for 5 minutes. Then add the grated tomato, tomato paste and red wine. Season with cinnamon, pepper and salt.

    This is hands down the best moussaka recipe in the world! Inspired by two foodie chefs and blogger friends from Athens... Classic Greek food at its very best!

  7. 7. Turn the heat up and cook the beef for a few minutes until the wine has almost disappeared. Take the pan off the heat. Let the mince cool. Then put it on top of the layers of eggplant and potato.

    This is hands down the best moussaka recipe in the world! Inspired by two foodie chefs and blogger friends from Athens... Classic Greek food at its very best!

  8. 8. Add the butter to a saucepan. Place it over medium heat to melt. Then add the flour. Whisk well. Let the flour paste bake for 2 minutes. Then pour in the milk.

    This is hands down the best moussaka recipe in the world! Inspired by two foodie chefs and blogger friends from Athens... Classic Greek food at its very best!

  9. 9. Keep stirring well. Turn the heat lower and let the béchamel thicken a little. Add a pinch of nutmeg and salt to taste. Take the saucepan off the heat and pour the bechamel sauce on top of the cooked mince.

    This is hands down the best moussaka recipe in the world! Inspired by two foodie chefs and blogger friends from Athens... Classic Greek food at its very best!

  10. 10. Top with the grated cheese. Place the moussaka in a preheated oven at 356°F (180°C) for about 50 minutes until golden. Let it cool at room temperature for a bit. Cut it up and serve

    This is hands down the best moussaka recipe in the world! Inspired by two foodie chefs and blogger friends from Athens... Classic Greek food at its very best!