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Greek Moussaka

Layers of eggplant, lamb ragù and béchamel.

120 min6 serveshard

Layers of eggplant, lamb ragù and béchamel. This Mediterranean lamb is sized for 6 and comes together in about 120 minutes — full ingredient list, step-by-step method and per-serving nutrition are below.

Nutrition · per serving

620

kcal

30g

Protein

32g

Carbs

42g

Fat

lambbakedclassic

Ingredients

  • eggplantkey3 large
  • minced lambkey600 g
  • tomatokey500 g
  • milkkey700 ml
  • butter70 g
  • flour70 g
  • parmesan80 g
  • cinnamon0.5 tsp

Method

  1. 1

    Salt eggplant slices 20 min; pat dry; pan-fry until golden.

  2. 2

    Brown lamb; add tomato, cinnamon; simmer 25 min.

  3. 3

    Make béchamel; season with nutmeg.

  4. 4

    Layer eggplant + ragù + béchamel; bake 180°C for 40 min until golden.

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Frequently asked questions

How long does Greek Moussaka take to cook?
Total time is about 120 minutes for 6 servings.
Is Greek Moussaka vegetarian?
Yes — this version is vegetarian.
What are the main ingredients?
The headline ingredients are eggplant, minced lamb, tomato.