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Discover authentic flavors with this Turkish Baked Eggplant Moussaka, which skips heavy béchamel in favor of tender roasted eggplant layered with spiced beef ragu. Simmering ground beef with bell peppers, garlic, and rich tomatoes creates an aromatic filling that infuses the vegetables. Crowned with melted cheese, it is a lighter yet comforting Mediterranean oven bake.
Prep Time
30 min
Per serving
420kcal
Calories
Cook Time
45 min
Servings
6 people
Difficulty
medium
28g
Protein
16g
Carbs
28g
Fat
6g
Fiber
8g
Sugar
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Preheat your oven to 190°C and grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
Slice eggplants into half-inch rounds, salt lightly, let rest for 20 minutes, and pat dry.
Brush eggplant slices with olive oil and roast on a baking sheet for 20 minutes until tender.
In a large skillet over medium heat, cook ground beef until browned, draining excess fat.
Add diced yellow onion, minced garlic, and diced bell peppers, sautéing for 6 minutes until soft.
Stir in crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, cumin, paprika, salt, and black pepper, simmering the meat sauce for 15 minutes.
Layer half of the roasted eggplant across the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
Spread half of the meat ragu evenly over the eggplant, then repeat layers.
Top casserole with shredded mozzarella cheese.
Bake uncovered for 25 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbling at the edges.
Salt Eggplant First: Salting draws out moisture and bitterness, preventing a spongy texture. Skip Bechamel: Traditional Turkish moussaka relies on savory tomato juices rather than heavy white sauce. Roast Instead of Fry: Roasting eggplant slices saves time and reduces excess oiliness.
Turkish moussaka features sliced eggplant and meat ragu baked without potatoes or creamy béchamel.
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