Moussaka with Roasted Eggplant Spread
The ultimate Greek comfort dish — all the smoky eggplant flavor built from one container of Mt. Vikos Roasted Eggplant Spread, layered with spiced meat and golden béchamel.
1 hr 10 min
20 min
Medium
6
Ingredients- Mt. Vikos Roasted Eggplant Spread1 container (7.3 oz), divided
- Ground lamb or beef (or a mix)1½ lbs
- Yellow onion, finely diced1 large
- Garlic, minced4 cloves
- Crushed tomatoes1 can (14 oz)
- Dry red wine½ cup
- Ground cinnamon1 tsp
- Ground allspice½ tsp
- Ground nutmeg½ tsp
- Extra virgin olive oil3 tbsp
- Salt and black pepperto taste
- Unsalted butter4 tbsp
- All-purpose flour⅓ cup
- Whole milk, warmed2½ cups
- Eggs, beaten2 large
- Grated kefalotyri or parmesan½ cup
- Ground nutmeg (for béchamel)⅓ tsp
Method- Step01
Preheat oven to 375°F and grease a 9x13 baking dish. Spread half the eggplant spread (about 7 tbsp) evenly across the bottom — this is your eggplant base, no roasting required.
- Step02
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high. Cook the onion 4 minutes until softened, add garlic for 1 minute, then brown the meat thoroughly, about 8 minutes. Drain excess fat.
- Step03
Add the red wine and reduce by half, about 2 minutes. Stir in crushed tomatoes, the remaining eggplant spread, cinnamon, allspice, and nutmeg. Season and simmer on low 15 minutes until thick.
- Step04
Make the béchamel: melt butter in a saucepan, whisk in flour and cook 1 minute. Gradually whisk in the warm milk until thickened, about 5 minutes. Off heat, stir in nutmeg and half the cheese, cool slightly, then whisk in the beaten eggs.
- Step05
Spoon the meat sauce over the eggplant layer. Pour the béchamel over the top, spreading to the edges, and scatter with the remaining cheese.
- Step06
Bake 45 minutes until deep golden and set. Rest at least 20 minutes before slicing.
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