Herbs play a significant role in the flavor of Greek cuisine. Mint, oregano and thyme work in harmony to add a fresh aroma and taste to everything from souvlaki to moussaka - but also have a distinct flavor on their own.

Making traditional moussaka is a slow, steady process: roasting eggplant, layering ingredients and creating scratch custard before baking. But, shhhh … we’ll let you in on a little secret. Our version of Skillet Moussaka uses several shortcuts, including jarred Alfredo sauce to create creamy béchamel and skipping the eggplant roasting altogether. You’ll save time – but you’ll still get the flavor.

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Ingredients

• 1 pound lean ground beef
• 1 1/2 teaspoons McCormick® Oregano Leaves, divided
• 1 1/2 teaspoons McCormick® Thyme Leaves, divided
• 1/2 teaspoon McCormick Gourmet™ Mint
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 large (about 1 pound) eggplant, peeled and chopped into 1/2-inch chunks
• 1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
• 1 can (15 ounces) tomato sauce
• 2 eggs
• 1/2 cup flour

Step-by-Step

1: Heat 10-inch nonstick skillet on medium-high heat. Add ground beef, 1 teaspoon each of the oregano and thyme, mint and salt; cook and stir until beef is browned.

2: Add eggplant; cook and stir until tender, about 3 to 5 minutes. Stir in tomato sauce. Smooth out top to be level and flat. Reduce heat to medium-low.

3: Mix Alfredo sauce, eggs, flour and remaining 1/2 teaspoon each oregano and thyme in medium bowl. Pour over meat mixture in skillet. Cover and cook 10 to 15 minutes or until Alfredo custard is puffed and set.

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