Mediterranean Cottage Pie

Recipe Collection: Dinner

Mediterranean Cottage Pie, a savory blend of Greek and British cuisines. This non-vegetarian dish features tender ground beef, aromatic spices, and layers of broiled eggplant, all topped with creamy mashed potatoes. Perfect for family dinners or gatherings, this fusion recipe is a comforting choice for any occasion.

With a rich flavor profile that combines sweet raisins and warm spices, it’s versatile enough to serve with a side salad or crusty bread. Easily find this recipe in your easyChef Pro cookbook, where you can also access a convenient shopping list for the best ingredient prices.

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Overview

Moussaka Cottage Pie is a delightful fusion of Greek and British cuisines, combining the rich flavors of moussaka with the comforting elements of a cottage pie. This dish is cooked and baked in the same skillet, making it a convenient and flavorful meal for any occasion.

Diet Type

Non-Vegetarian

Allergies

Eggs

Cuisine

Fusion (Greek/British)

Serving Size: 8

Cooking Time: 50 minutes

Ingredients

• 4 Tablespoons olive oil, divided
• 2 Medium onions, minced
• 3 Large cloves garlic, minced
• 1 Teaspoon cinnamon, ground
• 0.5 Teaspoon cloves, ground
• 2 Pounds lean ground beef
• 2 Cups canned crushed tomatoes
• 0.33 Cup dark raisins
• 1 Pound eggplant, sliced
• 1 Pinch salt, to taste
• 1 Pinch pepper, to taste
• 24 Ounces package refrigerated mashed potatoes, warmed
• 1 Large egg, whisked

Steps

1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
2. Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a 12-inch ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat. Sauté the onions until tender, about 5 minutes.
3. Add the minced garlic, ground cinnamon, and ground cloves to the skillet. Cook for about 1 minute until fragrant.
4. Add the ground meat to the skillet, stirring to break it up, and cook for about 5 minutes until browned.
5. Stir in the crushed tomatoes and raisins, and let the mixture simmer for 10 minutes.
6. Arrange the eggplant slices on a lipped cookie sheet. Brush both sides with the remaining olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
7. Broil the eggplant on the upper oven rack, turning once with kitchen tongs, until golden brown, about 5 minutes per side.
8. Reduce the oven temperature to 400°F (200°C). Lay the broiled eggplant in a single layer over the meat mixture in the skillet.
9. Whisk the beaten egg into the warmed mashed potatoes and spread the mixture over the eggplant layer.
10. Bake the pie on the lower oven rack until the sauce is bubbly and the top is golden, about 20 minutes.
11. Let the pie cool slightly before serving. Enjoy your Moussaka Cottage Pie!

Enjoy your homemade Mediterranean Cottage Pie!