Moussaka

Ingredients

• 1 1/8 lbground beef
• 1 largeeggplant
• 2/3 cupGreek yogurt
• 1egg, beaten
• 3 tbspParmesan (grated)
• 14 ozcanned tomatoes
• 4 tbsptomato paste
• 12 ozpotatoes, thinly sliced, about 3 mm
• salt, to taste
• black pepper, to taste

Method

1. 1

   Heat the broiler to high. Mix the yogurt, beaten egg and Parmesan with a pinch of salt and pepper and set it aside.

2. 2

   Put the sliced potatoes in a microwave-safe bowl with a splash of water, cover and microwave on high for 6 to 8 minutes, until tender when poked.

3. 3

   Meanwhile, brown the beef in a deep ovenproof skillet over high heat for 5 minutes, breaking it up, until no pink is left. Season with salt and pepper.

4. 4

   Stir the canned tomatoes, tomato paste and cooked potatoes into the beef and simmer for 5 minutes, until hot through and slightly thickened. Smooth the top.

5. 5

   While the sauce simmers, prick the eggplant all over with a fork and microwave it on high for 3 to 5 minutes, until completely soft.

6. 6

   Slice the eggplant and lay it over the beef, pour the yogurt topping over evenly and broil for about 5 minutes, until the topping has set and turned golden.

Nutrition per serving