Green Bean Moussaka

Chef Leila's Note:

I found this recipe about 10yrs ago & it's become a favorite. And you can have fun with it by changing it up a bit. I've actually made it more "moussaka like" by making it with chopped & skinned eggplant instead of the green beans, YUMMY!

• Total Time: 45 mins
• Prep Time: 15 mins
• Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 6

• 2 ½ cups French style green beans , frozen
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 lb ground beef
• 1 small onion , finely chopped
• 2 garlic cloves , finely minced
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• ¾ teaspoon oregano leaves
• 8 ounces tomato sauce
• 2 eggs , beaten
• 1 ½ cups small curd cottage cheese
• ½-¾ cup sharp cheddar cheese , grated
• 1 (4 ounce) can sliced ripe olives
• 1 -2 green onion , thinly sliced with green
• ¼ cup parmesan cheese , grated

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 350.
2. Spread the green beans on the bottom of a 8x12 pan.
3. Saute the onion & garlic together with the olive oil for 2 minutes. Add the ground beef & brown. Drain fat. Stir in salt, cinnamon, oregano, & tomato sauce.
4. Spoon the meat mixture on top of the green beans.
5. In a small bowl mix together eggs, cottage cheese, cheddar cheese, olives, & green onions. The olives and/or green onions can be optional. Spread this mixture over the meat mixture.
6. Sprinkle with parmesan cheese.
7. Bake. When done let cool about 5 minutes before cutting to get good slices.