Description
A simplified and delicious Cheat’s Moussaka recipe that delivers all the comforting flavors without the traditional effort. Layers of spiced meat, roasted eggplant, and creamy yogurt mixture baked to perfection!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 pound ground lamb or beef
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 can (14 oz) chopped tomatoes
- 1 large eggplant, sliced into 1/2-inch rounds
- 2 medium potatoes, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
- 1/2 cup ricotta cheese
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan
- 1 egg
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil spray or extra for brushing
Meat Sauce:
Layers:
Yogurt Mixture:
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Sauté onions: Heat olive oil in a skillet, sauté onions until soft, then add garlic.
- Cook meat: Add meat, cinnamon, oregano, tomato paste, and canned tomatoes. Simmer.
- Prepare veggies: Roast eggplant and potatoes in the oven until tender.
- Mix yogurt: Combine Greek yogurt, ricotta, Parmesan, and egg.
- Layer: In a baking dish, layer potatoes, meat sauce, eggplant, repeat. Top with yogurt mixture.
- Bake: Bake until golden and bubbling.
- Serve: Let cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- This cheat’s version skips the béchamel sauce but doesn’t skimp on flavor.
- Grill the eggplant for a smokier taste.
- Use pre-cooked potato slices for a time-saving hack.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Greek-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 470
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0.2g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 29g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
