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Mouthwatering Greek Moussaka: Try This Delicious Recipe!

A delicious and hearty Greek dish made with layers of eggplant, ground meat, and a creamy cheese mixture, perfect for a comforting meal.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Greek
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound ground beef or lamb
  • 1 medium onion chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 can 14.5 ounces diced tomatoes, drained
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 medium eggplants sliced into 1/2-inch rounds
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 cup ricotta cheese
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F.
  2. In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef or lamb until browned.
  3. Add the chopped onion and garlic, cooking until the onion is translucent.
  4. Stir in the diced tomatoes, tomato paste, oregano, cinnamon, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 10 minutes, then remove from heat.
  5. While the meat sauce simmers, sprinkle salt on the eggplant slices and let them sit for about 30 minutes to draw out moisture. Rinse and pat dry.
  6. In a separate skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat and lightly fry the eggplant slices until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes per side. Set aside.
  7. In a bowl, mix the ricotta cheese, half of the mozzarella, Parmesan, eggs, milk, and nutmeg until well combined.
  8. In a greased 9x13-inch baking dish, layer half of the eggplant slices on the bottom.
  9. Spread half of the meat sauce over the eggplant, followed by half of the ricotta mixture.
  10. Repeat the layers with the remaining eggplant, meat sauce, and ricotta mixture. Top with the remaining mozzarella cheese.
  11. Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake for 30 minutes.
  12. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 15-20 minutes, or until the top is bubbly and golden brown.
  13. Let it cool for 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 30gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 18gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 6g

Notes

  • For a lighter version, substitute ground turkey for beef or lamb.
  • You can also add layers of zucchini for extra veggies.
  • For a vegetarian option, replace the meat with lentils or mushrooms.

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