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Lamb moussaka
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Prep Time:
5 minutes
Cook Time:
30 minutes
Total Time:
35 minutes
Greek-inspired creamy and cheesy mince and eggplant bake - simple and delicious!
Ingredients:
  • 9.20 gm olive oil
  • 1 brown onion, chopped
  • 1 small red capsicum, halved, deseeded, chopped
  • 500g lamb mince
  • 1 x 400g can crushed tomatoes
  • 90g (1/3 cup) tomato paste
  • 60ml (1/4 cup) red wine
  • 2 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 medium eggplant, thinly sliced
  • Olive oil spray
  • 1 x 530g bottle bechamel pasta sauce
  • 15g (1/4 cup) shaved parmesan
  • Mixed salad leaves, to serve
Instructions:
  • In a large saucepan, heat oil over medium-high heat. Sauté onion and garlic for 2 minutes. Add capsicum and cook for 1 more minute. Add mince and cook for 5 minutes until it changes color. Stir in tomato, tomato paste, wine, and oregano. Simmer covered for 5 minutes until thickened.
  • Preheat a barbecue grill or chargrill to medium-high. Lightly coat the eggplant with olive oil spray and grill for 1 minute on each side until tender.
  • Preheat the grill to medium-high. Spread the mince mixture in a 1.5L (6-cup) baking dish. Layer with eggplant, pour sauce over, sprinkle with Parmesan, and grill for 5 minutes until golden. Serve alongside mixed salad leaves.