Beef / Pork

Slow-Cooker Moussaka takes several minutes to prepare.

Slow-Cooker Moussaka takes several minutes to cook.

Slow-Cooker Moussaka makes 6 servings.

The ingredients for Slow-Cooker Moussaka are:

2 medium eggplants, thinly sliced
Olive flavored cooking spray
1 medium onion, finely chopped
2 tsp. minced garlic
1 lb. 93% lean ground beef
1 (14 oz.) can diced tomatoes
1 tsp. dried oregano
1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
1 tsp. black pepper

For the Topping:
4 Tbsp. Smart Balance light buttery spread
1/2 c. white flour
2 1/2 c. skim milk
3/4 c. Kraft Reduced -Fat Shredded Sharp Cheddar Cheese
1 egg yolk
2 Tbsp. plain bread crumbs

Here is how you make Slow-Cooker Moussaka:

1. Layer the eggplant slices in a colander, sprinkling each layer with salt. Let drain 20 minutes. Rinse the eggplant slices and pat dry.2. Spray baking sheet with cooking spray. Layer the eggplant slices and spray the tops with cooking spray. Place eggplant slices under broiler and cook about 5 minutes each side, until eggplant is softened and golden brown.3. Layer half of the eggplant slices in slow cooker.4. Brown the ground beef in a frying pan, with the onion and garlic. Stir in the tomatoes, oregano, cinnamon, and black pepper and bring to a boil.5. Spoon the meat mixture over the eggplant slices in the slow cooker. Top with the other half of the eggplant slices, cover, and cook on High for 2 hours.6. Meanwhile, melt Smart Balance in a pan, stir in the flour and cook for one minute. Gradually stir in the milk and bring to a boil over low heat and cook until thick and creamy. Stir in the nutmeg and 1/2 c. cheese until cheese is melted.7. Remove from heat and let sauce cool 5 minutes. Beat in the egg yolk, and pour the sauce over eggplant slices in slow cooker. Cover and cook on high for another two hours or until the topping is lightly set.8. Sprinkle the remaining cheese and bread crumbs over the top. Place removable crock in oven and cook at highest setting or broiler 3-4 minutes, or until golden brown. Let stand 5-10 minutes before serving.Serving Size:?Makes approximately 6 (1 cup) servings.Number of Servings: 6Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user JULIE651.

The nutritional information for Slow-Cooker Moussaka is:

• Servings Per Recipe: 6
• Amount Per Serving
• Calories: 359.0

• Total Fat: 12.4 g
• Cholesterol: 89.5 mg
• Sodium: 431.9 mg
• Total Carbs: 31.1 g
• Dietary Fiber: 6.1 g
• Protein: 28.3 g