Moussaka
A layered eggplant bake with cinnamon-spiced beef, tomato sauce, and creamy bechamel.
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Instructions
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- 1
Roast eggplant slices until tender.
- 2
Cook beef with onion, tomatoes, and cinnamon.
- 3
Layer eggplant and meat sauce.
- 4
Top with bechamel and bake until golden.
Cook notes
Tips
Rest before slicing so layers hold.
Roasting eggplant is lighter than frying.
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