Keto Beef Moussaka With Zucchini Low Carb Recipe

ground lamb

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground beef

Turkey is lower in fat, while beef is often more affordable.

bechamel sauce

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: cream cheese

Greek yogurt is lower in calories, while cream cheese can be more budget-friendly.

Line a baking tray with foil. Slice the zucchini, transfer to the baking tray, brush with olive oil, sprinkle with salt and pepper and broil for 5 minutes or until golden.

Heat the olive oil in a frying pan, add chopped onion, minced garlic and fry until soft. Add minced beef and seasonings and fry until meat is cooked. Add marinara sauce, stir and cook for additional 3 minutes.

Combine half of shredded cheese, cream cheese, heavy cream, garlic and salt in a saucepan and heat on low until cheese melts and the sauce become thick and smooth.

Preheat the oven to 400F. Place slices of broiled zucchini in the bottom of a baking dish, top with beef mixture, pour over the sauce, sprinkle with remaining cheese and bake for 20 minutes.

Allow to stand for 5 minutes before serving. Can be served with green salad or some leafy greens.

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