Moussaka

Name: Moussaka
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: greek
Ingredients: 500 g Beef; 1 large Aubergine; 150 g Greek Yogurt; 1 beaten Egg; 3 tbs Parmesan; 400 g Tomato; 4 tbs Tomato Puree; 350 g Potatoes

A classic Greek beef from TheMealDB community kitchen — straightforward technique, real ingredients.

Updated April 25, 2026

min total

servings

1208

cal / serving

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Origin

Categorized as Greek Beef in TheMealDB. Original source: https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/must-make-moussaka

Ingredients

500 gBeef
1 largeAubergine
150 gGreek Yogurt
1 beatenEgg
3 tbsParmesan
400 gTomato
4 tbsTomato Puree
350 gPotatoes

Instructions

01
Heat the grill to high. Brown the beef in a deep ovenproof frying pan over a high heat for 5 mins. Meanwhile, prick the aubergine with a fork, then microwave on High for 3-5 mins until soft. Mix the yogurt, egg and parmesan together, then add a little seasoning.
02
Stir the tomatoes, purée and potatoes in with the beef with some seasoning and heat through. Smooth the surface of the beef mixture with the back of a spoon, then slice the cooked aubergine and arrange on top. Pour the yogurt mixture over the aubergines, smooth out evenly, then grill until the topping has set and turned golden.