Introduction

Are you looking for a delicious and easy Greek dinner recipe to try at home? Look no further! This authentic Greek recipe is sure to impress your friends and family with its rich flavors and simple preparation. The dish is called Moussaka, a classic Greek dish with layers of eggplant, potato, and ground beef, topped with a creamy béchamel sauce. Let’s get started!

Ingredients

• 2 eggplants, sliced lengthwise
• 4 potatoes, peeled and sliced
• 1 lb. ground beef
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 can tomato sauce
• 1 tsp. cinnamon
• 1 tsp. oregano
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• For the béchamel sauce:
• 4 tbsp. butter
• 4 tbsp. flour
• 2 cups milk
• 2 egg yolks, beaten
• 1/2 tsp. nutmeg

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).

2. Heat a bit of oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic and sauté until softened. Add the ground beef and cook until browned, stirring occasionally. Add the tomato sauce, cinnamon, oregano, salt, and pepper, and cook for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.

3. Meanwhile, in a separate frying pan, heat a bit of oil over medium heat. Sauté the sliced eggplant and potato until lightly browned on both sides. Remove from the heat and set aside.

4. In a separate saucepan, melt the butter over low heat. Add the flour and stir until smooth. Gradually whisk in the milk and cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until the sauce is thickened and smooth. Remove from the heat, add the beaten egg yolks and nutmeg, and stir to combine.

5. Grease a large baking dish. Layer the eggplant and potato slices in the bottom of the dish, followed by the meat sauce, and then another layer of eggplant and potato slices. Pour the béchamel sauce over the top and sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese.

6. Bake in the preheated oven for 45 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the dish is heated through.

Conclusion

There you have it, a delicious and easy Greek dinner recipe to try at home. This classic dish is sure to impress your taste buds and your guests. Enjoy!