Moussaka · Austria
Austrian Moussaka
A hearty Austrian version with layers of potatoes, minced meat, and a creamy sauce.
60 minutes4 servings

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