# Moussaka

Recipe by [Ostap Melnyk](https://fridge.menu/en/u/ostapmelnyk)

A hearty baked dish of spiced beef, potato and aubergine layers, finished with a creamy cheese sauce.

Servings: 4 · Prep 20 min · Cook 45 min · Meat

Contains: gluten, milk, nuts

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## Ingredients

- 2 pcs [Onion](https://fridge.menu/en/i/onion) — finely chopped
- 4 clove [Garlic](https://fridge.menu/en/i/garlic) — finely chopped
- 400 g [Beef mince](https://fridge.menu/en/i/ground-beef)
- 800 g [Tinned chopped tomatoes](https://fridge.menu/en/i/canned-chopped-tomatoes)
- 2 tbsp [Sun-dried tomatoes](https://fridge.menu/en/i/sun-dried-tomatoes) — finely chopped
- 3 tbsp [Tomato purée](https://fridge.menu/en/i/tomato-paste)
- ½ tsp [Cinnamon](https://fridge.menu/en/i/cinnamon)
- 2 tbsp [Rosemary](https://fridge.menu/en/i/rosemary) — finely chopped
- 3 tsp [Oregano](https://fridge.menu/en/i/oregano)
- 2 tsp [Dried thyme](https://fridge.menu/en/i/dried-thyme)
- 1 tsp [Paprika](https://fridge.menu/en/i/paprika)
- 1 tsp [Smoked paprika](https://fridge.menu/en/i/smoked-paprika)
- ½ tsp [Cumin](https://fridge.menu/en/i/cumin)
- 200 ml [Wine](https://fridge.menu/en/i/wine)
- [Salt](https://fridge.menu/en/i/salt)
- [Black pepper](https://fridge.menu/en/i/black-pepper) — freshly ground
- 1 tbsp [Butter](https://fridge.menu/en/i/butter)
- 2 tbsp [Plain flour](https://fridge.menu/en/i/flour)
- 400 ml [Milk](https://fridge.menu/en/i/milk)
- 125 g [Mozzarella](https://fridge.menu/en/i/mozzarella)
- 1 pinch [Nutmeg](https://fridge.menu/en/i/nutmeg) — freshly grated
- 1 tbsp [Butter](https://fridge.menu/en/i/butter) — for greasing the baking dish
- 300 g [Potato](https://fridge.menu/en/i/potato) — lightly boiled and thinly sliced
- 1 pcs Aubergine — thinly sliced
- 2 tbsp [Breadcrumbs](https://fridge.menu/en/i/breadcrumbs)
- 125 g [Mozzarella](https://fridge.menu/en/i/mozzarella) — freshly grated

## Steps

1. Fry the onion and garlic in a saucepan with olive oil over medium heat until the onion softens.
2. Add the mince and fry over high heat, stirring.
3. Lower the heat and add the chopped tomatoes, tomato purée, sun-dried tomatoes, spices, wine, salt and pepper.
4. Let the sauce simmer uncovered.
5. Melt the butter in a saucepan and whisk in the flour to form a roux.
6. Add the milk gradually, stirring constantly, until the sauce is smooth.
7. Bring the sauce to a boil, stirring, and add the cheese.
8. Stir until the cheese has melted, then season with nutmeg, salt and pepper.
9. Grease the baking dish with butter.
10. Spread the meat sauce over the bottom of the dish.
11. Add a thin layer of potato slices.
12. Add a layer of aubergine slices.
13. Add the meat sauce.
14. Add another layer of potato slices.
15. Add the cheese sauce.
16. Sprinkle with freshly grated cheese and breadcrumbs.
17. Bake the moussaka in a preheated fan oven at 175°C for about 1 hour, or until the potato is tender. (60 min)

Published 2026-10-07

https://fridge.menu/en/r/moussaka-1x8mq0ls

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