A good moussaka...
Don't wait to go to Greece to be able to taste a delicious one.
Here is the traditional moussaka recipe to easily prepare at home to please the whole family.
Inexpensive, moussaka is also a cheap and clever original recipe that allows you to cook leftover meat.
- 500 g minced meat (beef)
- 4 eggplants
- 2 tomatoes
- 2 onions
- 1 tablespoon of olive oil
- Salt, pepper
1. I peel and slice the onions.
2. I wash and cut the eggplants into rings.
3. I rinse and cut the tomatoes into cubes.
4. In a large skillet, heat the olive oil. I brown my aubergines in it for a few minutes, then place them in a gratin dish.
5. I preheat my oven to 200°.
6. In the same skillet, over high heat at first, I brown the onions and ground meat. Once all seized, I add the tomatoes, salt, pepper. I let it cook for 10 min.
7. I pour this mixture into the gratin dish, over the eggplants. And I add 1/2 glass of water.
8. I bake the whole thing for 25 min in an oven at 180°.
And now, it's ready ! All that remains is to serve this homemade moussaka :-)
This unique family dish can be served with a salad.
It's a real treat ! With this homemade moussaka you have a cheap meal even for 10 people.
Do not hesitate to make large quantities, because even better reheated.
If you like a creamier moussaka, here is a gourmet variant!
I suggest you add a topping made with 4 eggs, 2 Greek yogurts and a little grated parmesan. Just add it to the mixture, before putting it in the oven.
- 500 g of minced meat:€9.54 per kilo, i.e. €4.82
- 2 aubergines:600 g at €3 per kilo, i.e. €1.80
- 2 tomatoes:240 g at €2.50 per kilo, i.e. €0.72
- 2 onions:around 125 g each at €1.85 per kilo, i.e. €0.46
Or an addition for 1 person of € 1.95 or €7.80 for 4 people.
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