Delicious Beef and Eggplant Moussaka Recipe

Ingredients:

• 1 large eggplant, sliced into rounds
• 1 lb ground beef
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 can diced tomatoes
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• 1 tsp dried basil
• 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1/4 cup red wine
• 1 cup ricotta cheese
• 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
• 1 egg, beaten
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Olive oil for frying

Instructions:

1. Preheat the oven to 375°F.
2. In a large skillet, heat some olive oil over medium heat. Add the sliced eggplant rounds and fry them until lightly browned on both sides. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
3. In the same skillet, cook the ground beef, onion, and garlic until the beef is browned and the onion is softened.
4. Add the diced tomatoes, oregano, basil, cinnamon, and red wine to the skillet. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Simmer the mixture for 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
5. In a separate bowl, mix together the ricotta cheese, parmesan cheese, and beaten egg.
6. In a 9x13 inch baking dish, layer the fried eggplant rounds on the bottom. Add a layer of the beef mixture on top of the eggplant. Then add a layer of the ricotta mixture.
7. Repeat the layers until all the ingredients are used up, ending with a layer of the ricotta mixture on top.
8. Bake the moussaka in the preheated oven for 45-50 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the dish is heated through.

Serve hot and enjoy this delicious and hearty Beef and Eggplant Moussaka!