Greek Style Beef and Eggplant Rice (aka Moussaka Rice)

Greek Style Beef and Eggplant Rice (aka Moussaka Rice)

A one-pan Greek style rice with beef and eggplant in a tasty tomato sauce!

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ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 pound ground lean beef (or lamb)
• 1 onion, diced
• 1 medium eggplant, cut into 1 inch pieces
• 4 cloves garlic, chopped
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste (optional
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 2 teaspoons dried oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon allspice (optional)
• 1 cup long grain rice
• 2 cups beef broth
• 1 (14.5 ounce) can tomatoes, crushed
• salt and pepper to taste
• 1 tablespoon parsley (and/or mint), chopped

directions

1. Heat the oil in a large pan over medium-high heat, add the beef and onion and cook, breaking the beef apart as it cooks, until the beef is cooked through, about 7-10 minutes.
2. Add the eggplant and cook until tender, about 7-10 minutes.
3. Add the garlic, tomato paste, thyme, oregano, cinnamon, and allspice, mix, and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
4. Add the rice, mix well and cook for a minute.
5. Add the broth and tomatoes, mix well, bring to a boil, reduce the heat and simmer, covered, until the rice is cooked, about 20 minutes.
6. Season with salt and pepper to taste, mix in the parsley and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts: Calories 382, Fat 8g (Saturated 2g, Trans 0), Cholesterol 74mg, Sodium 520mg, Carbs 56g (Fiber 8g, Sugars 10g), Protein 33g

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