Easy Moussaka Recipe

Name: Easy Moussaka
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 large eggplant, peeled and cut into one-inch chunks; 7 tablespoons olive oil; Salt and pepper; 2 onions, chopped; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1 pound ground beef or lamb; 1 can (28 ounce) whole tomatoes, drained; 2 teaspoon tomato paste; 1/3 cup chopped fresh leaf parsley; 2 teaspoons dried oregano; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1 cup Ricotta cheese, room temperature; 3/4 cup Feta cheese, room temperature; 1 large egg, room temperature

Servings: persons

1 large eggplant, peeled and cut into one-inch chunks
7 tablespoons olive oil
Salt and pepper
2 onions, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 pound ground beef or lamb
1 can (28 ounce) whole tomatoes, drained
2 teaspoon tomato paste
1/3 cup chopped fresh leaf parsley
2 teaspoons dried oregano
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 cup Ricotta cheese, room temperature
3/4 cup Feta cheese, room temperature
1 large egg, room temperature

1
Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Butter a four-quart ovenproof dish. On a baking sheet, toss the eggplant with 6 tablespoons oil and 1/2 teaspoon each salt and pepper. Spread in a single layer and roast in the oven until soft and golden, 20 - 30 minutes. Transfer eggplant to the prepared dish, spreading in an even layer.
2
In a large saucepan, warm the remaining tablespoon oil over medium heat. Add the onions, garlic and ground meat. Cook, stirring to prevent sticking, until meat is browned, 5 to 7 minutes. Stir in the drained tomatoes, tomato paste, parsley, oregano, cinnamon and 1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper. Simmer, crushing tomatoes with the edge of a spoon, 15 minutes. Spread the mixture evenly over the eggplant.
3
Heat broiler. In a small bowl, mix the ricotta, feta, egg, 1/8 teaspoon pepper and a pinch of salt. Pour the mixture over the casserole, and spread evenly to the edges. Broil until topping is brown in spots, 5 to 10 minutes. Serve hot.

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

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 large eggplant, peeled and cut into one-inch chunks, 7 tablespoons olive oil, Salt and pepper, 2 onions, chopped, 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.

Easy Moussaka

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