Mediterranean Eggplant Moussaka

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A layered casserole of spiced eggplant, tender meat, and creamy tomato sauce, baked to golden perfection for an authentic Mediterranean meal. This Mediterranean recipe, ready in about 100 minutes, pairs eggplant, ground beef, onion for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 520 calories and feeds 6, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 40 min Cook: 60 min Serves 6 Mediterranean cuisine 520 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F). Toss 500g eggplant slices with 1 tsp salt and 1 tbsp olive oil. Bake for 25 minutes until tender, then drain and set aside.
  2. Step 2: In a skillet, heat 2 tbsp olive oil. Add 1 medium onion, diced, and 3 minced garlic cloves. Sauté for 5 minutes until softened.
  3. Step 3: Add 400g ground beef, cooking for 5-7 minutes until browned. Stir in 400g tomato sauce, 1 tbsp oregano, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Simmer for 10 minutes until thickened.
  4. Step 4: Layer 1/3 of the eggplant in a baking dish, then spread 1/3 of the beef mixture. Repeat layers, finishing with a top layer of eggplant and beef. Sprinkle 1/2 cup breadcrumbs and 1/2 cup grated Parmesan over the top.
  5. Step 5: Bake for 30 minutes until golden and bubbly. Let rest for 10 minutes before serving.

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