Traditional Bulgarian Moussaka

Method

1. Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F)
2. Slice eggplant and fry in olive oil until golden
3. In a pan, cook onion and garlic, add ground meat and brown
4. Stir in tomato puree and paprika, season with salt and pepper
5. In a separate pot, make béchamel sauce with butter, flour, and milk
6. Layer eggplant, meat sauce, and béchamel in a baking dish
7. Top with grated cheese and bake for 25-30 minutes
8. Check that the ground meat reaches 71°C (160°F) throughout before serving.