Cheat’s moussaka

Ingredients (6 Servings):

• 1 large eggplant, thinly sliced
• Olive oil cooking spray
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 medium brown onion, finely chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, crushed
• 800g beef mince
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• ½ teaspoon ground allspice
• 2 x 400g cans crushed tomatoes
• 200g tub plain Greek-style yoghurt
• 1 cup grated tasty cheese
• Ground cinnamon, extra
• Salad leaves and lemon wedges, to serve

Method:

1. Spray eggplant with oil. Heat a large frying pan over medium-high heat. Cook eggplant, in batches, for 2 to 3 minutes each side or until browned. Transfer to a chopping board. Roughly chop.
2. Meanwhile, heat oil in a saucepan over medium-high heat. Add onion and garlic. Cook, stirring, for 5 minutes or until onion has softened.
3. Add mince. Cook, stirring with a wooden spoon to break up mince, for 6 minutes or until browned.
4. Add cinnamon and allspice. Cook, stirring, for 30 seconds or until fragrant.
5. Add tomato. Bring to the boil. Reduce heat to medium-low. Simmer for 15 minutes or until sauce has thickened.
6. Preheat grill on high. Add eggplant to mince mixture. Stir to combine. Spoon mixture into an 8 cup-capacity ovenproof dish.
7. Spread yoghurt over mince mixture. Sprinkle with cheese. Grill for 3 minutes or until cheese is golden.
8. Sprinkle with extra cinnamon and serve with salad leaves and lemon wedges.