Easy Moussaka Recipe

Name: Easy Moussaka
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Meat & Poultry
Ingredients: 3 1/2 tbsp olive oil; 1 large onion, chopped; 1 large carrot, grated; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 1 tsp ground allspice; 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon; 2 tsp chopped rosemary; 1 3/4 lbs ground lamb; 1 1/2 tbsp flour; 2 cups tomato puree; 1 tbsp sugar; 3 None bay leaves; 1 large eggplant, trimmed and cut into 1/4 inch-thick slices; 1 1/2 cups Greek yogurt; 1 None egg plus 1 egg yolk; 1 1/2 cups crumbled feta cheese; 1/4 cup finely grated Parmesan cheese

Servings: persons

3 1/2 tbsp olive oil
1 large onion, chopped
1 large carrot, grated
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp ground allspice
1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
2 tsp chopped rosemary
1 3/4 lbs ground lamb
1 1/2 tbsp flour
2 cups tomato puree
1 tbsp sugar
3 None bay leaves
1 large eggplant, trimmed and cut into 1/4 inch-thick slices
1 1/2 cups Greek yogurt
1 None egg plus 1 egg yolk
1 1/2 cups crumbled feta cheese
1/4 cup finely grated Parmesan cheese

1
Preheat the oven to 400u00b0F. Heat 1 1/2 tbsp of the oil in a large saucepan on medium-high heat. Cook the onion and carrot for 5 mins. Add the garlic, allspice, cinnamon, rosemary and ground lamb and cook for 5 mins until the meat is browned. Stir in the flour. Cook for a further 2 mins.
2
Add the tomato puree, sugar and bay leaves to the saucepan. Simmer for 10 mins. Season.
3
Meanwhile, heat the remaining 2 tbsp oil in a large skillet on high heat. Cook the eggplant for 1 to 2 mins on each side until golden. Season.
4
Pour the lamb mixture into the bottom of a baking dish and layer with eggplant slices. Whisk the yogurt, egg, egg yolk and feta cheese in a large bowl. Pour over the top and sprinkle with the Parmesan cheese.
5
Bake for 30 mins until the top is golden and bubbling. Let stand for a few minutes before serving.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 1/2 tbsp olive oil, 1 large onion, chopped, 1 large carrot, grated, 3 cloves garlic, minced, and more.

Yes, Easy Moussaka falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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