Easy Faux Greek Moussaka
Indulge in the rich flavors of Greece with our Easy Faux Greek Moussaka. Effortlessly crafted, this recipe unveils layers of perfectly baked potatoes, a savory ground beef mixture, and a crown of meltable cheese. Whether you’re a cooking enthusiast or a busy home chef, savor the taste of tradition without the fuss. Elevate your culinary repertoire with this delightful creation that brings the magic of Greek Moussaka to your table.
9
servings20
minutes40
minutes555
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Ingredients
1 kg Potatoes
800 g Ground Beef
2 Onions, finely chopped
3 cloves Garlic, finely chopped
1/2 bunch Parsley, finely chopped
230 g Mushrooms, chopped (1 can)
200 g Tomatoes, finely chopped
150 g Olive Oil
400 g Meltable Cheese
Salt & Pepper
Paprika
Thyme
Recipe directions
- For the Potatoes
- In a baking dish (25×35 cm), spray a little olive oil and sprinkle some salt.
- Peel and slice the potatoes into half-centimeter thick slices. Arrange a layer of potatoes, slightly overlapping each other. Season with salt, pepper, paprika, and thyme. Finally, spray with a little olive oil.
- Preheat the oven to 200 degrees Celsius and bake for half an hour.
- For the Ground Beef
- Heat a pan and add olive oil. Add finely chopped onions, minced garlic, and sauté.
- Add the ground beef and continue sautéing. Then add finely chopped parsley, mushrooms, season with salt and pepper, and add the finely chopped tomato.
- Mix well and wait for excess moisture to evaporate.
- To Assemble
- Pour the ground beef mixture over the baked potatoes and spread it evenly.
- Top it with grated meltable cheese.
- Bake for an additional 40 minutes in the oven at 200 Celsius (390 F).
- Allow the dish to cool slightly before serving.
Nutrition Facts
9 servings per container
Calories555
- Amount Per Serving% Daily Value *
- Total Fat
36.2g
56%
- Saturated Fat 13.7g 65%
- Cholesterol 126mg 42%
- Sodium 347mg 15%
- Amount Per Serving% Daily Value *
- Potassium 778mg 23%
- Total Carbohydrate
17.5g
6%
- Dietary Fiber 2.2g 8%
- Sugars 2.7g
- Protein 41.8g 82%
- Calcium 398%
- Iron 19%
- Vitamin D 97%
* The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.