Beef Moussaka
with creamy aubergine topping
Did you know the name 'moussaka' derives from the Arabic word for moistened? This is likely a nod to the succulent beef, juicy tomato sauce, and softened aubergine that make up this delicious comfort dish.
Tags:
Family Friendly
Allergens:
Milk
The quantities provided above are averages only.
Total Time40 minutes
Cooking Time45 minutes
DifficultyMedium
Ingredients
Serving amount
250 grams
Irish Beef Mince
1 unit(s)
Carrot
1 unit(s)
Aubergine
1 pack(s)
Passata
1 sachet(s)
Chicken Stock
125 grams
Creme Fraiche
(Contains Milk)
25 grams
Grated Italian Style Hard Cheese
(Contains Milk)
1 sachet(s)
Ground Cumin
Not included in your delivery
to taste
Oil
to taste
Salt
to taste
Pepper
Nutrition Values
Energy (kJ)2428 kJ
Energy (kcal)580 kcal
Fat39.2 g
of which saturates20.5 g
Carbohydrate24.5 g
of which sugars14.2 g
Dietary Fiber1.4 g
Protein33.5 g
Cholesterol0 mg
Salt1.85 g
Due to the different suppliers we purchase our products from, nutritional facts per meal can vary from the website to what is received in the delivered box, depending on your region. Nutrition for uncooked ingredients based on 2 person recipe, excludes Pantry Items.
Utensils
•Oven dish
•Baking Sheet with Baking Paper
Cooking Steps
1
- Preheat your oven to 240°C/220°C fan/gas mark 9.
- Trim the carrot and quarter lengthways (no need to peel). Chop widthways into small pieces.
- Trim the aubergine then slice into 1cm thick rounds.
2
- Place a large pan over high heat with a drizzle of oil.
- When hot, fry the carrot until softened, stirring occasionally, 4-5 mins.
- Add the beef mince and cumin then cook until browned, 5-6 mins. IMPORTANT: Wash hands and equipment after handling raw mince. Mince is cooked when no longer pink in the middle.
- Use a spoon to break up the mince as it cooks. Season with salt and pepper.
3
- Stir the passata and chicken stock powder into the pan.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Simmer until thickened, 15-20 mins, stirring occasionally.
4
- Meanwhile, pop the aubergine onto a large (lined) baking tray.
- Drizzle with oil, season with salt and pepper then toss to coat.
- Spread out in a single layer, then roast for 15-20 mins. Turn halfway through.
- Once cooked, remove from the oven.
5
- When the beef mixture has thickened, spoon it into an appropriately-sized oven dish.
- Lay the roasted aubergine slices on top.
- Spread the creme fraiche over with the back of a spoon, then sprinkle on the Italian style hard cheese.
- Bake the moussaka until the top is bubbling and has browned, 8-10 mins.
6
- Once cooked, remove the moussaka from the oven.
- Allow to stand for 1-2 mins before serving.
- Spoon into bowls to serve.
