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Name: Authentic Moussakas Recipe
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 90 min
Yield: 8
Cuisine: Greece
Ingredients: *For the Eggplant Layer:**; 2 large eggplants (about 2 lbs / 900g), sliced into 1/2-inch rounds; 1/2 cup olive oil, for frying; 1 teaspoon salt; *For the Meat Sauce:**; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 5 lbs ground beef or lamb (or a mixture); 2 medium yellow onions, finely chopped; 4 cloves garlic, minced; 1 cup dry red wine; 1 (14.5 oz / 400g) can crushed tomatoes; 2 tablespoons tomato paste; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice; 1 bay leaf; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper; 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped; *For the Béchamel Sauce:**; 1/2 cup unsalted butter; 1/2 cup all-purpose flour; 4 cups whole milk, warmed; 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg; Pinch of cayenne pepper; 2 large egg yolks, lightly beaten; 1 cup grated Kefalotyri or Parmesan cheese; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon white pepper; *For Assembly:**

Moussakas

Greece

Various

A Greek casserole made with layers of eggplant, minced meat (usually beef or lamb), tomatoes, and bechamel sauce.

Casserole

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