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Moussaka
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30 MIN · STOVETOP

Moussaka

Quick Greek beef and eggplant gratin

beefbakedstovetopweeknightheartyeuropean

Ingredients

  • 500 gground beef
  • 1 largeeggplant (aubergine)
  • 150 ggreek yogurt
  • 1egg, beaten
  • 3 tbspparmesan (grated)
  • 400 gcanned tomatoes
  • 4 tbsptomato purée
  • 350 gpotatoes, must be pre-cooked or very thinly sliced before adding

Method

  1. 1

    Heat the grill to high. Brown the beef in a deep ovenproof frying pan over high heat for 5 minutes.

  2. 2

    Meanwhile, prick the eggplant all over with a fork and microwave on high for 3–5 minutes until completely soft.

  3. 3

    Mix the yogurt, beaten egg and parmesan together with a little seasoning.

  4. 4

    Stir the canned tomatoes, tomato purée and pre-cooked potatoes into the beef and heat through. Smooth the surface level.

  5. 5

    Slice the cooked eggplant and arrange over the beef. Pour the yogurt topping over evenly and grill until the topping has set and turned golden.

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