Classic Romanian Barazki Moussaka

Method

1. Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F).
2. Slice eggplants and sauté in oil until tender. Set aside.
3. In a pan, cook onion and garlic, add ground beef, and brown.
4. Stir in tomato sauce and simmer for 10 minutes.
5. In a separate pot, make béchamel sauce by melting butter, adding flour, and gradually stirring in milk.
6. Layer eggplant, meat mixture, and béchamel in a baking dish.
7. Bake for 30 minutes until golden and bubbly.
8. Check that the ground meat reaches 71°C (160°F) throughout before serving.