Barazki Moussaka

Method

1. Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F).
2. Slice the eggplant into 1cm thick rounds and fry in olive oil until golden brown.
3. In a pan, cook the onion and garlic until soft, then add the ground beef and cook until browned.
4. Stir in the tomato sauce and season with salt and pepper.
5. In a separate pan, melt the butter and whisk in the flour to make a roux.
6. Gradually add the milk, stirring constantly, until the sauce thickens.
7. Layer the fried eggplant in a baking dish, then add the meat mixture on top.
8. Pour the béchamel sauce over the meat, sprinkle with Parmesan, and bake for 25-30 minutes until golden.
9. Let rest for 10 minutes before serving.
10. Check that the ground meat reaches 71°C (160°F) throughout before serving.