❤️ Why You’ll Love Greek Moussaka
Traditional: This Moussaka dish is a traditional Greek meal that most Greeks grew up eating. It’s authentic and so good. Versatile: Every Greek family probably has their spin on a Moussaka, and this is mine. You can also totally make vegetarian or vegan versions too. Make it your own.
🍲 Ingredients
Eggplant – Eggplant is such a versatile vegetable that is so good for you. It is high in antioxidants and can help with a variety of things like fighting off cancer, reducing the risk of heart disease, and so much more. Eat it in salads, roasted as a side dish, as part of a main course, the options are endless Spices – One of the things that makes Greek Moussaka so good is the meat sauce. What’s special and unique about this meat sauce vs. a traditional Italian one is the combination of spices. You’ll find warming spices like cinnamon, clove, and all-spice in this sauce recipe that brings a delicious flavor to this dish
👩🍳 How to Make Greek Moussaka
Prepare the eggplant and potatoes
Make the meat sauce
Make the bechamel
Assemble the moussaka
🪄 Tips and Tricks
Soaking the eggplant in water with salt removes some of the bitterness of the eggplant so don’t skip that step Our meat sauce starts with 1 1/2 tbsp olive oil but in traditional Greek moussaka recipes the meat sauce can start with up to 1/2 cup olive oil so feel free to start the recipe with more olive oil if you prefer For the meat sauce, if you don’t want to use red wine, you can try substituting it with alcohol-free red wine or beef broth If you want a vegan version of Moussaka, check out this recipe
🗒 Variations
There are so many ways you can make this recipe your own. For example, if you want a vegan version of Moussaka, check out this recipe. If you aren’t a fan of beef or red meat, you can swap that ground meat for something like ground chicken or turkey. You can also use ground lamb instead for a nice flavor. Play around with spices, herbs, and veggies. Whatever you want.
🗒 Best served with
Simple Homemade Greek Salad Greek Pita Bread Recipe
👝 How to Store Leftovers
This Greek Moussaka is still so good leftover. Store it in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.
🤔 Common Questions
