A rich and savory low-carb casserole made with layers of eggplant, seasoned ground beef, and creamy cheese topping. Perfect for a satisfying keto-friendly meal!
Recipe Card π
Servings & Timing:
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Prep Time: 20 mins
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Cook Time: 45 mins
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Total Time: 1 hr 5 mins
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Servings: 6 servings
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Dietary Badges: Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, W-W Friendly
Ingredients:
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π 2 medium eggplants, sliced into ΒΌ-inch rounds
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π§ 1 teaspoon salt
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π₯© 1 pound ground beef
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π§ 1 small onion, diced
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π§ 2 cloves garlic, minced
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π 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
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πΏ 1 teaspoon dried oregano
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π 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
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πΆοΈ Β½ teaspoon black pepper
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π₯ ΒΌ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
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π₯ 1 cup heavy cream
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π₯ 2 large eggs
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π§ 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
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π§ Β½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
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π« 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions:
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Prep Eggplant: Sprinkle eggplant slices with salt and let sit for 30 mins. Rinse and pat dry to remove excess moisture.
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Cook Aromatics: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. SautΓ© diced onion and minced garlic until softened (3-4 mins).
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Brown Beef: Add ground beef to skillet, cook until browned (5-7 mins), breaking apart with a spoon.
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Simmer Meat Sauce: Stir diced tomatoes, oregano, cinnamon, black pepper, and optional red pepper flakes into beef. Simmer for 10 mins; remove from heat.
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Cream Mixture: Whisk heavy cream and eggs together in a separate bowl until combined.
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Layer Moussaka: In a greased 9×13-inch baking dish, layer half of the eggplant slices, half the meat mixture, and half the cream mixture. Repeat layers with remaining ingredients.
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Top & Bake: Sprinkle mozzarella and Parmesan cheese evenly over the top. Bake at 375Β°F (190Β°C) for 30-35 mins, until golden and bubbly.
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Cool & Serve: Let rest for 10 mins before serving.
Additional Notes π‘:
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Fresh eggplant provides the best texture.
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Great served with keto-friendly sides like pork rinds, celery sticks, or cucumber slices.
Nutrition Facts (per serving) π:
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Calories: 400 kcal
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Net Carbs: 6g
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Protein: 25g
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Fat: 30g
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W-W Points: Approx. 11 W-W points per serving
Tips & Variations π:
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Add chopped fresh parsley or basil to the meat mixture for extra flavor.
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For vegetarian moussaka, replace ground beef with sautΓ©ed mushrooms or mixed veggies.
Enjoy your delicious Greek Keto Moussaka! Let me know if you’d like more recipes formatted similarly. π