How To Make Moussaka | Moussaka Recipe (Traditional Greek Moussaka)

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Greek Moussaka Recipe: Eggplant Casserole. Learn how to make Greek moussaka with layers of tender roasted eggplant, a rich sauce made with ground lamb or beef, and a creamy bechamel topping. This is a comforting casserole for any time of the year, and you'll be surprised at how simple this Greek recipe as you follow this video for how to make Greek moussaka. FULL RECIPE 👉 https://www.themediterraneandish.com/moussaka-recipe-eggplant-casserole/ Get more recipe ideas! More Greek recipes!: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XXxJbivD3k0&list=PLNLLLtGyGf0CUKp83rDgx5ZOOEehtXlmV Sides and Small Plates!: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rhGSRsGRZV8&list=PLNLLLtGyGf0CdKbZQ8CuU4qI_jNRvoIRo 👉 SUBSCRIBE TO THIS CHANNEL: https://bit.ly/TMDYouTube-Subscribe 👉 MEDITERRANEAN SPICES: https://bit.ly/TMD-Spices 👉 EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OIL: https://bit.ly/TMD-EVOO INGREDIENTS: 🔹 2 large eggplants, sliced lengthwise into ¼ inch-thick slices 🔹 salt 🔹 extra virgin olive oil 🔹 4 tablespoon breadcrumbs For The Meat Sauce 🔹 1 large yellow onion, finely chopped 🔹 1 pound ground lamb, or beef 🔹 1 tablespoon dried oregano 🔹 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 🔹 ½ teaspoon black pepper 🔹 ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg 🔹 ½ teaspoon paprika, or hot paprika 🔹 ½ cup red wine 🔹 14 ounce can diced tomato 🔹 1 teaspoon sugar 🔹 ½ cup hot beef broth For The Bechamel 🔹 ⅓ cup + 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 🔹 ⅔ cup all-purpose flour 🔹 ½ teaspoon salt, more if you like 🔹 ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg 🔹 4 cups 2% milk, warmed 🔹 2 large eggs 📌CONNECT WITH US📌 Subscribe for more recipes: https://bit.ly/TMDYouTube-Subscribe Website: https://themediterraneandish.com/ Instagram: https://instagram.com/themediterraneandish/ Facebook: https://fb.com/TheMediterraneanDish/ Pinterest: https://pinterest.com/themeddish/ ⏱️TIMESTAMPS⏱️ 0:00​​ Intro 0:16​ Prepping the eggplant 0:48 Broiling the eggplant 1:14 Making the meat sauce 2:17​ Seasonings! 2:35 What is Egyptian moussaka? 3:31​ Making the bechamel sauce 6:15​ Assembling the moussaka 8:19 Baking the moussaka 8:35 Taste test #moussaka #eggplantrecipe #casserole #greekrecipes #greekfood Your top and best resource for easy Mediterranean recipes and more! The Mediterranean Dish is the top and best website and resource for modern Mediterranean recipes & the Mediterranean diet. See more on our website: https://TheMediterraneanDish.com. My name is Suzy Karadsheh Chef and New York Times Bestselling Author, here on The Mediterranean Dish YouTube Channel, you will find easy, wholesome, and healthy recipes that celebrate the bold flavors of the Mediterranean from Southern Europe, to North Africa, and the Middle East. I am a true daughter of the Mediterranean. I was born on the coast of Egypt in the bustling cosmopolitan city of Port Said, the North entrance of the Suez Canal, and just a boat ride away from places like Italy, Greece, Turkey, Lebanon, Palestine and Israel. As a busy mom, all of the Mediterranean recipes were developed in my humble kitchen, offering a personal twist to the dishes that I serve to the ones I love. If you love Greek food, Italian food, Moroccan, Middle Eastern and more, you will find it all here, adapted with a modern twist for all the busy cooks out there! While the majority of the recipes here are Mediterranean diet recipes, some may not meet your particular health needs. Please consult your healthcare professional to select what works best for you.