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Frugal Moussaka

Frugal Moussaka

Summary

Servings 6
Time Needed Prep
Cook
Ingredients 14
Difficulty

Rating (click to rate)

4.5 based on 4 ratings.

Ingredients

  • 2 Eggplants
  • 500 g Beef minced
  • 1 tsp Garlic crushed
  • 1 tsp Olive Oil
  • 1 Brown Onion
  • 1 Carrot grated
  • 1 Zucchini
  • 2 tbsp Butter
  • 1/2 cup Cheddar Cheese grated
  • 2 tbsp Plain Flour
  • 3 Eggs
  • 1.5 cups Milk
  • Salt And Pepper
  • 500 ml Beef Stock

Nutrition Information

Qty per
379g serve
Qty per
100g
Energy 428.21583333333kcalcal 112.85750009675kcalcal
Protein 41.2725gg 10.877484693839gg
Fat (total) 23.115833333333gg 6.0922435827409gg
 - saturated 8.1666666666667gg 2.1523482140979gg
Carbohydrate 12.405gg 3.2693730117409gg
 - sugars 3.1233333333333gg 0.82316337820804gg
Dietary Fibre 1.9933333333333gg 0.5253486661349gg
Sodium 570.10416666667mgmg 150.25257367038mgmg

Nutritional information does not include the following ingredients: Carrot, Salt and Pepper, Beef Stock

Please Note - Nutritional information is provided as a guide only and may not be accurate.

Frugal Moussaka Recipe

I must admit I had never eaten Frugal Moussaka until my 30’s – and I then wondered why my Mum hadn’t made it before!  It’s like a ‘different’ shepherds pie – this version is very cheap and easy to make – so perfect for Stay at Home Mum!

Method

  1. In a frypan heat the olive oil, add the chopped onion and garlic and fry for a few minutes until the onion is soft.

  2. Add the beef mince and brown well over medium heat.

  3. Add the grated carrot and zucchini and the beef stock.

  4. Simmer for 15 minutes or until the mixture thickens and reduces.

  5. Slice the eggplant into even slices and arrange on a baking tray.

  6. Season with salt and pepper and bake for five minutes to soften slightly.

  7. Spread half the slices of eggplant over the bottom of your casserole dish, then pile high with the savoury mince mixture.

  8. Place the remaining slices on top and pour over the white sauce.

  9. Add the 1/2 cup of cheese and bake for 30 minutes at 180 degrees.

  10. Serve with garlic bread and a garden salad.

  11. Melt the butter in a saucepan or microwave dish until bubbling.

  12. Add the flour and return to the heat to cook the flour 'out'.

  13. Stir in the milk and use a whisk beat it smooth.

  14. Add to the heat until it thickens slightly, whisk in the eggs and seasonings.

Recipe Hints and Tips:

  • Moussaka is able to be frozen.  Seal in an airtight container and freeze for up to three months.  Defrost in the fridge and heat in the oven at 150 degrees for 30 minutes or until heated through.
Jody Allen
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Jody Allen

Jody Allen is the founder of Stay at Home Mum. Jody is a five-time published author with Penguin Random House and is the current Suzuki Queensland Amb...Read Moreassador. Read Less

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