
30 MIN · STOVETOP
Moussaka
Quick Greek beef and eggplant gratin
beefbakedstovetopweeknightheartyeuropean
Ingredients
- 1 1/8 lbground beef
- 1 largeeggplant (aubergine)
- 5 1/4 ozgreek yogurt
- 1egg, beaten
- 3 tbspparmesan (grated)
- 14 ozcanned tomatoes
- 1/4 cuptomato purée
- 12 1/4 ozpotatoes, must be pre-cooked or very thinly sliced before adding
Method
- 1
Heat the grill to high. Brown the beef in a deep ovenproof frying pan over high heat for 5 minutes.
- 2
Meanwhile, prick the eggplant all over with a fork and microwave on high for 3–5 minutes until completely soft.
- 3
Mix the yogurt, beaten egg and parmesan together with a little seasoning.
- 4
Stir the canned tomatoes, tomato purée and pre-cooked potatoes into the beef and heat through. Smooth the surface level.
- 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.