The Best Greek Moussaka

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A creamy baked casserole with layered eggplant, ground beef, and béchamel for a rich Mediterranean comfort dish. This Mediterranean recipe, ready in about 90 minutes, pairs eggplant, ground beef, tomato sauce for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 400 calories and feeds 8, 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: 50 min Serves 8 Mediterranean cuisine 400 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Slice eggplant into 1/2-inch rounds, brush with olive oil, and roast on a baking sheet for 25-30 minutes until tender.
  2. Step 2: In a skillet, cook 1 lb ground beef with 1/2 cup chopped onion over medium heat until browned. Add 2 minced garlic cloves and 1 cup tomato sauce, simmering for 10 minutes.
  3. Step 3: Layer half the roasted eggplant in a 9x13-inch baking dish, then spread the beef-tomato mixture over it. Top with 1 cup béchamel sauce and 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese.
  4. Step 4: Repeat with remaining eggplant, beef mixture, and béchamel. Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden and bubbly. Let cool slightly before serving.

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