Green Bean Moussaka

Ingredients

• 2 1/2 cups French style green beans, frozen
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 lb ground beef
• 1 small onion, finely chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, finely minced
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 3/4 teaspoon oregano leaves
• 8 ounces tomato sauce
• 2 eggs, beaten
• 1 1/2 cups small curd cottage cheese
• 1/2-3/4 cup sharp cheddar cheese, grated

• 1 (4 ounce) can sliced ripe olives
• 1-2 green onions, thinly sliced with green
• 1/4 cup parmesan cheese, grated

Directions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 350.

2. 2

   Spread the green beans on the bottom of a 8x12 pan.

3. 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. 4

   Spoon the meat mixture on top of the green beans.

5. 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. 6

   Sprinkle with parmesan cheese.

7. 7

   Bake. When done let cool about 5 minutes before cutting to get good slices.