Stove-Top Moussaka - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 large onion, finely chopped
2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
1 lb ground lamb
1 (14 ounce) can plum tomatoes, chopped
2 tablespoons tomato paste
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
7 ounces roasted eggplant packed in oil, drained and chopped
7 ounces feta cheese, crumbled
3 tablespoons of fresh mint, chopped

Preparation

Heat the oil in a large, shallow pan.
Toss in the onion and garlic and fry until soft.
Add the ground lamb and stir fry for 3-4 minutes until browned.
Tip the tomatoes into the pan and stir in the tomato paste and cinnamon, then season generously with salt and pepper.
Leave the mince to simmer for 20 minutes, adding the eggplant half way through.
Sprinkle the crumbled feta and chopped mint over the lamb.
Bring the moussaka to the table as the feta melts and serve it with a crunchy green salad and toasted pita.