Moussaka

4 steps. Take it one step at a time.

1. 01

   Preheat oven to 400°F

   Preheat oven to 400°F (204°C). Brush eggplant and potato slices with olive oil and place on a baking sheet. Roast for 15-20 minutes until softened.

   20 min
2. 02

   In a large skillet, sauté the onion and garlic

   In a large skillet, sauté the onion and garlic until translucent. Add the ground beef and cook until browned. Stir in the crushed tomatoes and season with salt and pepper. Simmer for 15 minutes.

   15 min
3. 03

   To make the béchamel

   To make the béchamel: Melt butter in a saucepan, whisk in flour for 1 minute. Gradually add milk while whisking until thick. Remove from heat and whisk in eggs once slightly cooled.

   10 min
4. 04

   Reduce oven to 350°F

   Reduce oven to 350°F (177°C). Layer potatoes in the bottom of a baking dish, followed by half the meat sauce, then eggplants, remaining meat sauce, and top with the béchamel. Bake for 40-45 minutes.

   45 min