Eggplant & Potatoes Make the BEST Moussaka! So Delicious & Easy! #PotatoRecipes #EggplantRecipes

Homemade Moussaka with Eggplant, Potatoes & Creamy Béchamel Sauce A delicious homemade moussaka made with layers of tender potatoes, baked eggplant, seasoned ground beef, and creamy béchamel sauce. A comforting oven-baked dish full of flavor! Ingredients Eggplants: 4 medium Potatoes: 2 medium (approximately 400 g) Ground beef: 300 g Onion: 1 medium Garlic: 3 cloves Tomatoes: 4 medium Tomato paste: 1½ tablespoons Milk: 480 ml (2 cups) Butter: 50 g All-purpose flour: 2 tablespoons Egg yolk: 1 large Olive oil: as needed Salt and black pepper: to taste Dried thyme, oregano, or basil: ½ teaspoon Preparation Sauté the chopped onion and garlic, then add the ground beef and cook until browned Add the chopped tomatoes, tomato paste, salt, and black pepper. Mix well, then add a little hot water and dried herbs Slice the eggplants, arrange them on a baking tray, brush with olive oil, and bake at 180°C for about 30 minutes until tender Peel and slice the potatoes, then soak in cold salted water for 15–30 minutes to remove excess starch. Drain, dry thoroughly, and fry until golden For the béchamel sauce, melt the butter, add the flour, and cook briefly. Gradually whisk in the milk until smooth and creamy. Cook until slightly thickened, then season with salt, black pepper, and thyme. Finally, stir in the egg yolk Grease a baking dish and layer the potatoes, a little sauce, eggplant, and ground beef mixture. Repeat the layers, then spread the remaining béchamel sauce evenly over the top Bake at 180°C for about 30 minutes, then briefly turn on the grill until the top is lightly golden Don’t forget to like and subscribe so we can make more delicious recipes together! ❤️ #Moussaka #EggplantRecipes #PotatoRecipes #HomemadeFood #EasyRecipes #SanazsKitchen