Easy Moussaka
- Yield: 4 servings
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- Nutritional Analysis
- Per Serving
- Serving Size
- 1 of 4 servings
- Calories
- 990
- Total Fat
- 71
- Saturated Fat
- 33
- Carbohydrates
- 44
- Dietary Fiber
- 8
- Sugar
- 17
- Protein
- 47
- Cholesterol
- 311
- Sodium
- 801
- Total: 1 hr 40 min
- Prep: 40 min
- Cook: 1 hr
Ingredients
1 medium eggplant, peeled and sliced into 1/2" rounds
3/4 cup crushed tomatoes
1 pound potatoes, thinly sliced
Olive oil
1 cup Parmesan, grated
1 large onion, minced
2 cups plain whole yogurt
2 cloves garlic, minced
3 eggs, lightly beaten
1 pound ground beef
3/4 cup light cream
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
Butter
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
Directions
- Preheat oven to 375. Brush eggplant rounds with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Heat 2 tablespoons of oil in large non stick skillet and brown eggplant over medium high heat. Remove to a paper towel to drain. Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in same large skillet and cook onion and garlic for 3 minutes. Add the ground beef and brown completely. Add the spices, and tomatoes. Bring to a simmer and cook for 10 minutes. In a second non stick skillet, heat 3 tablespoons olive oil and brown potato slices on both sides. Remove to a paper towel to drain and season with salt and pepper. In a buttered baking dish, layer potatoes, meat, eggplant and top with Parmesan. In a medium bowl, combine yogurt, eggs and cream. Season with salt and pepper and pour over casserole. Let casserole sit for 10 minutes and then bake for 30 - 40 minutes or until golden brown and bubbly. Allow casserole to sit for 15 minutes before serving.