Egyptian Moussaka | Moussaka Recipe (Eggplant and Beef Casserole)

Egyptian Moussaka: How to make moussaka! This Egyptian moussaka recipe is a lighter take on the classic Greek moussaka with the same spiced ground beef mixture with onion, bell peppers, garlic, and roasted eggplant, but there's no bechamel sauce in the Egyptian recipe keeping this eggplant and beef casserole gluten-free and Mediterranean diet friendly. It's a moussaka recipe that’s a bit easier and lighter but still just as comforting! #moussaka #egyptianfood #eggplantrecipe #casserolerecipe 👉FULL RECIPE: https://www.themediterraneandish.com/... More Egyptian Recipes:    • Egyptian Recipes | The Mediterranean Dish   More Mediterranean Diet Recipes:    • Mediterranean Diet Recipes | The Mediterra...   👉POPULAR PRODUCTS My Cookbook: https://themediterraneandish.com/cook... Mediterranean Spices: https://bit.ly/TMD-Spices Extra Virgin Olive Oil: https://bit.ly/TMD-EVOO SHOP: https://shop.themediterraneandish.com/ 🍅INGREDIENTS: 🍅 🔹 3 small globe eggplants (about 2 pounds), sliced into ¼-inch rounds 🔹 Kosher salt 🔹 1 large yellow onion 🔹 2 green bell peppers 🔹 3 to 4 large garlic cloves 🔹 Extra virgin olive oil 🔹 1 pound lean ground beef 🔹 1 teaspoon coriander 🔹 1/2 teaspoon sweet paprika 🔹 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes or Aleppo pepper 🔹 Black pepper 🔹 1 (28-ounce) can whole San Marzano tomatoes with their juices 🔹 1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley 🔹 1/4 cup pine nuts or sliced almonds (optional) 🔹 Pita bread or rice, for serving (optional) 📌CONNECT WITH US📌 Website: https://themediterraneandish.com/ TikTok:   / themediterraneandish   Instagram:   / themediterraneandish   Facebook: https://fb.com/TheMediterraneanDish/ Pinterest:   / themeddish   Subscribe for more recipes: https://bit.ly/TMDYouTube-Subscribe ⏱️CHAPTERS⏱️ 00:00​​ - Intro 00:22 - Preparing the eggplant 01:17 - Roasting the eggplant 01:25 - Making the spiced ground beef sauce 04:33 - Assembling the eggplant casserole 06:30 - Baking the moussaka 06:47 - Broiling the moussaka 07:02 - How to serve moussaka 07:27 - Taste test #MediterraneanFood #MediterraneanDiet #HealthyEating Your top and best resource for easy Mediterranean recipes and more! The Mediterranean Dish is the top and best website / resource for modern Mediterranean recipes & the Mediterranean diet. See more: https://TheMediterraneanDish.com. My name is Suzy Karadsheh, Chef and New York Times Bestselling Author, and here on The Mediterranean Dish, you will find easy, wholesome, and healthy recipes that celebrate the bold flavors of the Mediterranean from Southern Europe, to North Africa, and the Middle East. I am a true daughter of the Mediterranean. I was born on the coast of Egypt in the bustling cosmopolitan city of Port Said, the North entrance of the Suez Canal, & just a boat ride away from Italy, Greece, Turkey, Lebanon, Palestine and Israel. Learn how to make Greek food, Italian food, Moroccan, Middle Eastern, adapted with a modern twist for all the busy cooks and moms out there! Most of our recipes abide by the Mediterranean diet, but please consult a doctor for your dietary needs.