Mr. Food Shortcut Moussaka

May 09, 2023May 9, 20230 12
Easy and Delicious Mr. Food Shortcut Moussaka Recipe
in Main

Prep

20 min

Cook

55 min

Ready In

75 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

2 lbs ground beef
1 medium eggplant , peeled and diced , about 4 cups
3 garlic cloves , minced
1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 1/2 teaspoons salt , divided
1/4 teaspoon ground pepper
1 1/2 cups spaghetti sauce
1 cup milk
2 eggs

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
8-10
Calories
420
Sugar
4g
Fat
28g
Mr. Food Shortcut Moussaka is a delightful Greek dish that's perfect for serving during family dinners or parties. This version of moussaka is a healthy and delicious way to get your protein and vegetable intake. The dish is uncommon, yet fantastic in its ingredients that come together to create a unique dish. The hinted cinnamon in the recipe adds the right touch of spice and flavor to the roasting process. Try this amazing moussaka recipe today and enjoy delicious flavors that you can only experience from this beautiful dish.

Instructions

1.In a large skillet, cook ground beef over medium heat until browned and crumbly.
2.Drain the excess fat, then add the diced eggplant, garlic, cinnamon, 1 tsp salt, and pepper to the skillet.
3.Continue to cook the mixture until the eggplant is tender.
4.In a separate mixing bowl, whisk together spaghetti sauce, milk, eggs, and remaining salt.
5.Layer the beef and eggplant mixture in a greased 9x13 inch baking dish.
6.Pour the sauce mixture over the top of the meat and eggplant.
7.Cover the baking dish with foil, then bake at 375 degrees Fahrenheit for about 45 minutes or until the mixture is hot and bubbly.

PROS

This shortcut version makes the traditional recipe easy to prepare, with a touch of cinnamon to add great flavor.

It is also an effortless way to serve eggplant and beef in one dish that can be prepared ahead of time.

CONS

It’s a little more time-consuming to prepare than most shortcut recipes.

Depending on your taste, the moussaka can be too spicy or watery.

The combination of beef and eggplant may not appeal to everyone.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This dish provides a great source of protein from the beef.
Eggplant, the other base of this dish, is a rich source of dietary fibre and contains nutrients like manganese, folate, and potassium.
The milk and eggs contribute to the protein and calcium content in the recipe.

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