Description
Sweet potato moussaka is a delightful twist on the traditional Greek dish, layering sweet potatoes, savory meat, and a creamy béchamel sauce for an unforgettable meal. Perfect for family gatherings or cozy nights in, this recipe transforms ordinary nights into something special. It’s easy to prepare, visually stunning, and bursting with flavor, making it a guaranteed crowd-pleaser.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large sweet potatoes (about 800g), peeled and sliced into 1/4 inch rounds
- 500g lean ground beef or lamb
- 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 400g canned crushed tomatoes
- 50g butter (for béchamel sauce)
- 50g all-purpose flour (for béchamel sauce)
- 500ml milk (for béchamel sauce)
- 100g freshly grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Sauté onions and garlic in olive oil over medium heat until golden.
- Add ground meat; cook until browned, about 7-10 minutes.
- Stir in crushed tomatoes, cinnamon, salt, and pepper; simmer for 15 minutes.
- For the béchamel sauce, melt butter, whisk in flour to form a roux; gradually add milk while whisking until thickened (about 5-7 minutes).
- In a baking dish, layer half of the sweet potatoes, followed by half of the meat sauce and half of the béchamel; repeat layers and finish with Parmesan on top.
- Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes; remove foil and bake for another 15-20 minutes until golden brown.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8 of the dish (approx. 300g)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg