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Moussaka Burgers

[heart_this] · Aug 26, 2013 · 21 Comments

Moussaka Burgers

Burgers with all of the flavours of moussaka including grilled eggplant and seasoned patties topped with both a tomato sauce and a bechamel cheese sauce.

With the long weekend coming up I have been thinking about grilling and in particular about these moussaka burgers. Moussaka is a tasty Mediterranean dish that is typically made with layers of eggplant, meat, a tomato sauce and a cheese bechamel sauce and I have been wanting to try making burgers with these flavours for a while now. I started the burgers off by making a tomato sauce with the hints of cinnamon and allspice that moussaka often has and then I moved on to make a simple bechamel sauce with plenty of melted melted cheese. Up next were the patties which I kept nice and simple, once again seasoning with hints of cinnamon and allspice, and the last component was slices of eggplant that I grilled along with the patties.
All said and done these burgers are amazingly good and they definitely taste like moussaka, only better! These burgers take a bit of time to make but you can easily make the sauces and patties a day ahead and then just warm the sauces and grill the patties and eggplant of the day of your get together with minimal effort. I served the moussaka burgers with a fresh Greek salad .

Moussaka Burgers
These burgers may be a little messy but they are super tasty and sure to disappear quickly!

Moussaka Burgers

Moussaka Burgers

Moussaka Burgers

Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 45 minutes Total Time: 55 minutes Servings: 4

Burgers with all of the flavours of moussaka including grilled eggplant and seasoned patties topped with both a tomato sauce and a bechamel cheese sauce.

ingredients
    For the tomato sauce:
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 small onion, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, chopped
  • 2 cups tomato (fresh or canned), pureed
  • 1 teaspoon oregano
  • 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon allspice
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • For the bechamel cheese sauce:
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 2 tablespoons flour
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1/2 cup graviera or gruyere or parmigiano reggiano (parmsan), grated
  • 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 1/8 teaspoon cayenne
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • For the burgers:
  • 1 1/4 pounds ground beef or lamb
  • 1/4 cup onion, grated
  • 2 cloves garlic, chopped
  • 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon allspice
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 4 slices eggplant
  • 4 buns
directions
    For the tomato sauce:
  1. Heat the oil in a pan over medium heat, add the onion and cook until tender, about 5-7 minutes.
  2. Add the garlic and cook until fragrant, about a minute.
  3. Add the pureed tomato, oregano, cinnamon, allspice, salt and pepper and simmer until it thickens, about 5 minutes.
  4. For the bechamel cheese sauce:
  5. Melt the butter in a pan over medium heat and cook until it turns a light golden brown, about 2-3 minutes.
  6. Add the flour and simmer until it turns a light golden brown, about 2-3 minutes.
  7. Add the milk and simmer until it thickens, about 5 minutes.
  8. Add the cheese and let it melt.
  9. Season with nutmeg, cayenne, salt and pepper to taste.
  10. For the burgers:
  11. Mix the meat, onion, cinnamon, allspice, salt and pepper, form patties and grill or pan-fry over medium-high heat (or broil) until cooked, about 3-5 minutes per side.
  12. Brush the eggplant with oil and grill or pan-fry over medium-high heat (or broil) until tender, about 5 minutes.
  13. Lightly toast the buns, assemble the burgers with the eggplant, patties, tomato sauce and cheese sauce and enjoy!
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Comments

  1. Tieghan says

    August 26, 2013 at 12:52 pm

    And you have done it again! This is incredible, Kevin! I love the flavors!

    Reply
  2. Carrian Cheney says

    August 26, 2013 at 1:15 pm

    Geez, Kevin! This seriously looks incredible!

    Reply
  3. Shashi Charles says

    August 26, 2013 at 1:29 pm

    Such an intersting addition of cinnamon into the sauce for these burgers! Yum!
    Shashi @ http://runninsrilankan.com

    Reply
  4. naomi says

    August 26, 2013 at 1:35 pm

    Incredible and so creative!

    Reply
  5. Jenny Flake says

    August 26, 2013 at 1:48 pm

    These are just too good for words, Love!!

    Reply
  6. A SPICY PERSPECTIVE says

    August 26, 2013 at 2:18 pm

    Amazing-looking burgers, Kevin!!

    Reply
  7. Marian (Sweetopia) says

    August 26, 2013 at 3:09 pm

    Making me hungry, as usual! The burgers look amazing!

    Reply
  8. Rocky Mountain Woman says

    August 26, 2013 at 3:10 pm

    I want one for lunch!

    Reply
  9. Marie Matter says

    August 26, 2013 at 3:12 pm

    Messy burgers are always the most delicious burgers! These look amazing!

    Reply
  10. marla says

    August 26, 2013 at 3:53 pm

    Perfect burgers Kevin!

    Reply
  11. Gaby says

    August 26, 2013 at 4:41 pm

    these are SCREAMING to be made this labor day weekend!

    Reply
  12. Lauren @ Climbing Grier Mountain says

    August 26, 2013 at 5:46 pm

    Um, these are being made ASAP!!!

    Reply
  13. Bettina @ Books, Bikes, and Food says

    August 26, 2013 at 7:14 pm

    Oh my God, these sound like perfection. Yum! Great for the end of summer. I might have to make them soon!

    Reply
  14. Maria says

    August 26, 2013 at 8:37 pm

    That is one mighty burger!

    Reply
  15. Kiran @ KiranTarun.com says

    August 26, 2013 at 9:51 pm

    Yummy!! Interesting addition of cinnamon in the sauce 🙂

    Reply
  16. Christine Willard says

    August 26, 2013 at 10:29 pm

    Will make these next week for company. I love moussaka and Greek salad. Thanks for recipe!!

    Reply
  17. Aimee @ Simple Bites says

    August 27, 2013 at 12:10 am

    Suddenly, I need more eggplant in my life. Love this, Kevin!

    Reply
  18. Maureen | Orgasmic Chef says

    August 27, 2013 at 5:43 am

    You wouldn't mind messy with a burger that looks that good. When I saw it on Google+ I was blown away.

    Reply
  19. Anonymous says

    August 27, 2013 at 12:03 pm

    burgers look irresistibly scrumptious and so well browned,yummy 🙂

    Reply
  20. vanillasugarblog says

    August 27, 2013 at 3:57 pm

    I love using ground beef to create ethic dishes, I mean when your broke and want to be creative ground beef is the way!
    Looks amazing Kevin!

    Reply
  21. Heather Christo says

    August 27, 2013 at 6:44 pm

    this is amazing. I love the greek flavors in here!

    Reply

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