Moroccan Aubergine Bake
This recipe for Middle Eastern-inspired Moussaka is a comforting and flavorful dish that combines hearty mince beef with layers of grilled aubergines and a touch of spice. The aromatic blend of cinnamon, cumin, and coriander creates a warming and fragrant sauce, topped with juicy tomatoes and crunchy pine nuts. This dish is perfect for a cozy family dinner or gathering with friends. Enjoy the rich and satisfying flavors of this delicious meal!
— Constant Cookbook
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 onion finely chopped
- 1 carrot finely chopped
- 1 celery stick finely chopped
- 500g lean mince beef
- small glass milk
- 2 x400g tin tomatos chopped
- large glass white wine
- 2 tbsp tomato puree
- 2 tsp each ground cinnamon,cumin,coriander
- 2 rounded tbsp raisins
- for topping
- 4 large aubergines
- olive oil handful of coriander,chopped
- 2 large tomatos
- 2 rounded tbsp pine nuts
Instructions
- heat oil in large pan with a lid. add onions,carrots,celery fry for 5 mins until veg softens,add beef break up with a wooden spoon.reduce the heat add the milk stir until milk evaperates
- add tomatos,wine and puree season then bring to boil,then turn down to simmer,cover cook for 1 hr
- heat oven200/180c fan oven,cut aubergines lengh ways then slice,griddle to give them some colour,stir dry spice and raisins into meat sauce,stir in corriander if using
- layer aubergines and meat sauce in a dish
- arrange tomatos on top sprinkle pine nuts bahe in oven for 15 -20 mins
Yield
Serves 4
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