Name: Authentic Lebanese Moussaka Recipe
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 75 min
Yield: 8
Cuisine: Lebanon
Ingredients: *For the Eggplant Layer:**; 3 large eggplants; 1/2 cup vegetable oil (for frying); 1 teaspoon salt; *For the Meat Sauce:**; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 large onion, finely chopped; 500 grams ground beef or lamb; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 400 grams canned crushed tomatoes; 1 tablespoon tomato paste; 1/2 cup water or beef broth; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice; 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley; *For the Béchamel Sauce:**; 4 tablespoons unsalted butter; 4 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 3 cups whole milk, warmed; 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon white pepper; 2 large egg yolks, lightly beaten; 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Moussaka Lebanon

Moussaka is a Lebanese dish made with layers of eggplant, tomatoes, onions, and minced meat, topped with a creamy bechamel sauce.

eggplant tomatoes

Made with

eggplant tomatoes onions minced meat

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