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Moussaka · Austria

Austrian Moussaka

A hearty Austrian version with layers of potatoes, minced meat, and a creamy sauce.

60 minutes4 servings
Austrian Moussaka
Photo: Simon Legner ( User:simon04 ) · CC BY-SA 4.0

Ingredients

Method

  1. Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F).
  2. Peel and slice potatoes, then boil until tender. Drain and set aside.
  3. In a pan, cook onion and garlic until softened. Add minced beef and brown.
  4. Stir in tomato sauce and season. Cook for 10 minutes.
  5. In a separate pot, prepare béchamel sauce with butter, flour, milk, and nutmeg.
  6. Layer potatoes, meat mixture, and béchamel in a baking dish. Top with cheese.
  7. Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden and bubbly.
  8. Check that the ground meat reaches 71°C (160°F) throughout before serving.

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