Description
Sweet Potato Greek Moussaka is a delightful and nutritious twist on the traditional Greek dish. This comforting casserole layers tender sweet potatoes with savory ground meat and a creamy béchamel sauce, creating a flavor explosion in every bite. Perfect for family gatherings or cozy dinners, this recipe is visually stunning and easy to prepare, making it ideal for both novice cooks and seasoned chefs.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large sweet potatoes (about 1.5 lbs), peeled and sliced thinly
- 1 lb lean ground beef or lamb
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (14 oz) crushed tomatoes
- 4 tbsp butter
- 4 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 2 cups milk
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- ¼ tsp ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and prepare a baking dish with nonstick spray.
- In a skillet over medium heat, sauté chopped onions until translucent. Add minced garlic and cook for one more minute before adding ground meat. Brown the meat while breaking it apart.
- Stir in crushed tomatoes, salt, pepper, oregano, and cinnamon. Simmer for about 10 minutes.
- Layer half of the sweet potato slices in the baking dish, followed by half of the meat mixture. Repeat these layers, finishing with sweet potatoes on top.
- For the béchamel sauce, melt butter in a saucepan, whisk in flour until golden, then gradually add milk while stirring continuously until thickened. Pour over the layered moussaka.
- Bake for approximately 45 minutes until golden brown on top. Let it cool slightly before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (200g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 50mg