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Classic moussaka

Name: Classic moussaka
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 1 h 30 min
Total time: 1 h 45 min
Yield: Serves 4
Ingredients: 5 tbsp olive oil; 1 large onion, finely chopped; 3 garlic cloves, finely chopped; 1 tsp cumin seeds; 1 tbsp tomato purée; 500g lean lamb mince; 200ml red wine; 1 cinnamon stick; 400g can chopped tomatoes; Pinch of caster sugar; 1 tsp dried oregano; 2-3 large aubergines, thickly sliced; 75g butter; 75g plain flour; 600ml milk; 1 large free-range egg yolk; 75g Parmesan, grated; Pinch of freshly grated nutmeg

Published: 28 Feb 10
Updated: 26 May 25

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Moussaka is a classic Greek dish made from aubergines and lamb mince. This tasty recipe is well worth the wait, and can be made ahead.

Easy
March 2010

Test kitchen approved

Serves 4
Hands on time 15 minutes plus 1½ hours cooking time

Moussaka is a classic Greek dish made from aubergines and lamb mince. This tasty recipe is well worth the wait, and can be made ahead.

Nutrition: per serving

Calories: 855kcals
Fat: 60g (27.6g saturated)
Protein: 41.4g
Carbohydrates: 32.4g (15.2g sugar)
Salt: 1.2g

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