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Moussaka

Moussaka

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Discover moussaka, a classic Greek dish, perfect for family gatherings.

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Recipe from Biliana.grigorova, Ted Masters, CvetanPetrov1940 (Wikibooks), adapted by Recette de cuisine · · updated on

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Moussaka is a must-have dish in Greek cuisine, rich in flavor and texture. Here’s how to prepare this delicious and satisfying pie.

Ingredients and directions

  • Prep time45 min
  • Cook time1 hr 30 min
  • Resting30 min
  • Total2 hr 45 min
  • DifficultyMedium
  • CostBudget
  • Cooking methodfour
  • Estimated cost$9.17 $1.15 / serving Estimated price; varies by store. Converted from euros at the ECB rate of October 7, 2026.

Ingredients

8 people
  • $1.69
  • $3.61
  • $0.29
  • $0.19
  • $1.37
  • $0.28
  • $0.93
  • $0.34
  • $0.08
  • $0.35
  • $0.04

Prices from US supermarkets for 7 of 11 ingredients; Belgian prices for the rest.

Directions

  1. The carrots and onions have been peeled, washed, and cut into small pieces. ≈ 3 min
  2. They are then fried in fat. ≈ 3 min
  3. The ground beef is added and cooked until it is no longer pink. ≈ 3 min
  4. The apples have been peeled and washed. ≈ 3 min
  5. They are cut into cubes and added to the mixture so that they become slightly cooked. ≈ 3 min
  6. The mixture is poured into a dish, and the tomatoes and spices (red pepper, black pepper, oregano, salt) are added to taste. ≈ 3 min
  7. We add enough water to cover the apples. ≈ 3 min
  8. The dish is baked in the oven at 250 °C for approximately 30 minutes, until it is golden brown.
  9. Meanwhile, a sauce is prepared using beaten eggs, yogurt, flour, and grated cheese. ≈ 3 min
  10. If the yogurt is too thick, add a little water. ≈ 3 min
  11. The musaka is then topped with this sauce and sprinkled with chopped parsley. ≈ 2 min
  12. It needs to be cooked for another 10 to 15 minutes, until the sauce is nicely browned.
  13. Note: In addition to the red and black pepper, thyme can also be added, which provides a delicious flavour. ≈ 3 min
  14. It can be served with yogurt. ≈ 2 min

The bill

Moussaka

  • 120 g of ground meat$1.69
  • 2 kg of ground apples$3.61
  • 2 onions$0.29
  • 1 carrot$0.19
  • 2-3 tomatoes$1.37
  • red pepper and black pepper$0.28
  • one tablespoon of broth or a small bouillon cube$0.93
  • oil-based paint$0.34
  • salt$0.08
  • 1 egg$0.35
  • 2 tablespoons of flour$0.04

Total$9.17

that's $1.15 per person

Estimated price; varies by store.

Equipment

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Before you start

Ingredients

  • 120 g of ground meat
  • 2 kg of ground apples
  • 2 onions
  • 1 carrot
  • 2-3 tomatoes
  • red pepper and black pepper
  • one tablespoon of broth or a small bouillon cube
  • oil-based paint
  • salt
  • 1 egg
  • 1/2 container of yogurt
  • 2 tablespoons of flour
  • 50 g of hard cheese
  • Half a bunch of parsley

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