Greek Keto Moussaka Recipe

This Greek Keto Moussaka is an all-time healthy favorite around the world! Layers of eggplant and ground beef topped with a creamy egg sauce topped with a golden layer of crispy cheese – the perfect low-carb comfort food!

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• Why You'll Love It
• What is Moussaka?
• Keto Moussaka Ingredients
• How To Make Keto Greek Moussaka
• Cooking Tips
• Storage Instructions
• More Keto Dinner Ideas
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My amazing Keto Moussaka is a low-carb take on the Greek classic! It's basically like an eggplant lasagna. With a few simple changes that make it lower in carbs, it's a comforting dinner the whole family will love.

Made with layers of eggplant, ground beef, and a creamy Greek yogurt egg sauce, then topped with parmesan cheese that turns golden brown and crispy in the oven.

Even the pickiest eaters will love it, and it’s totally worth the oven time!

What is Moussaka?

Moussaka is a Greek lasagna-style dish made with eggplant instead of pasta and is what I'd call the perfect comfort food.

My low carb recipe variation uses a creamy sauce made with Greek yogurt and eggs and is topped with Parmesan.

This traditional Greek moussaka recipe makes 12 servings containing 282 calories and only 6.9g net carbs. The total time to cook is around 30 minutes with 10 minutes of prep.

Keto Moussaka Ingredients

To make this healthy low carb moussaka, you'll only need 10 key ingredients. For the full ingredient amounts, check the recipe card below.

• Eggplant - thinly sliced eggplant to use as lasagna-like layers.
• Ground beef - alternatively, use ground lamb, pork, chicken, or turkey.
• Onion - one small onion.
• Tomato puree - alternatively, use tomato paste at a 1:3 puree-to-paste ratio. So, use around ⅓ cup of tomato paste for this recipe.
• Greek yogurt - at room temperature.
• Eggs - room temperature free-range eggs.
• Parmesan cheese - or a mixture of mozzarella cheese.
• Olive oil - use extra-virgin olive oil to brown the eggplant slices and sauté the ground beef.
• Seasonings - a simple combination of paprika, oregano, salt, and black pepper is all you need.

How To Make Keto Greek Moussaka

Here are these easy-to-follow step-by-step instructions to make Moussaka like a pro!

1. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit (180 degrees Celsius).
2. Slice the eggplants lengthwise, and pat the slices dry using paper towels or a kitchen towel.
3. In a large pan, add half the olive oil and fry the eggplant slices for 1 to 2 minutes on each side until golden brown.

4. Take an ovenproof dish and add a layer of eggplant slices on the bottom. Season them with salt, black pepper, and oregano, then set aside.
5. In the same large pan, heat the rest of the oil and sauté the ground beef and chopped onion. Season the mixture with paprika, salt, and black pepper. Keep cooking for another 5 to 7 minutes while stirring.
6. Add the tomato puree and simmer for another 4 to 5 minutes.

7. Pour the ground beef mixture into the oven dish over the layer of eggplant slices.
8. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs and Greek yogurt seasoned with salt and black pepper.
9. Pour the egg mixture into the oven dish over the ground beef. Use a spatula or spoon to spread it over evenly.
10. Sprinkle the parmesan cheese over the top and place the baking dish in the oven to bake for 30 minutes.

11. Let the keto moussaka cool for 5 to 10 minutes before slicing it into squares and serving it hot! Enjoy.

I hope you enjoy this great recipe, and remember to keep checking back for more!

Storage Instructions

• In the fridge: You can store the leftover Moussaka in an airtight container for up to 4 days. It's a great recipe for your weekly meal prep. Heat a slice in the microwave until hot.

• In the freezer: My Greek Moussaka is great for freezing too! Either freeze the whole tray or individual portions. Ensure they're in sealed freezer-safe containers or tightly wrapped to prevent freezer burn.

More Keto Dinner Ideas

Looking for more comforting dinner ideas? Here are some of my favorites:

• Cheesy Chicken Casserole
• Creamy & Cheese Zucchini Casserole
• Healthy Garlic Butter Chicken Breasts
• Easy Greek Feta Traybake

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