Quick Moussaka

A clever cheat's moussaka using ready-made white sauce, layered with fried aubergines, spiced lamb mince, and a cheesy topping.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 716.1 kcals 2864.5 kcals
Carbohydrates 20.6 grams 82.2 grams
Fat 48.9 grams 195.4 grams
Protein 37.2 grams 148.8 grams
Cook Time
45 mins
Produces
4 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

CondimentsSauces
200
ml
White Sauce
ready-made or leftover
Dairy
2
piece
100
g
Cheese
half mozzarella, half Cheddar; grated
Liquids
1
glass
Meat
450
g
Lamb
minced
NutsSeeds
2
clove
Garlic
crushed
1
pinch
1
pinch
2
tbsp
Mint
fresh, chopped
1
pinch
Salt
to taste
1
pinch
Black Pepper
freshly ground, to taste
OilsFats
1
dash
Olive Oil
for frying
Vegetables
4
piece
Aubergine
sliced
1
piece
Onion
chopped
3
piece

Steps

  • Preheat the oven to 190°C.
  • Fry sliced aubergines in olive oil on both sides and drain on kitchen paper.
  • Sauté chopped onions and crushed garlic in the same pan with olive oil for five minutes.
  • Increase heat, brown the minced lamb, and stir in diced tomatoes.
  • Add cinnamon, cumin, and red wine while mashing the tomatoes into the mixture.
  • Stir in chopped mint and add chicken stock in stages.
  • Layer the aubergines and lamb mince in an ovenproof dish, ending with aubergines.
  • Whisk white sauce with eggs, nutmeg, and seasoning, then pour over the lamb.
  • Scatter grated cheese over the top.
  • Bake for 20 to 25 minutes until the cheese is browned and the dish is heated through.
  • Serve warm.