Easy Moussaka
- 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
- 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.
eggplant, tomatoes, potatoes, olive oil, parmesan, onion, whole yogurt, garlic, eggs, ground beef, light cream, nutmeg, butter, cinnamon
Taken from www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/easy-moussaka-recipe.html (may not work)