LAMB AND EGGPLANT MOUSSAKA
Categories Bake Dinner Ground Lamb Eggplant Family Reunion Cinnamon Potluck Dairy Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free Kosher
Yield Makes 12 to 14 servings
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- 1. Peel, salt, and rinse the eggplant if desired (see note "Preparing Eggplant for Cooking" below).
- 2. Place potatoes in a pot and add enough water to cover them. Over medium-high heat bring them to a boil and boil lightly for 5 minutes. Cool, cut into 1/8-inch slices, and set aside.
- 3. Heat about 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat until it shimmers. Add the eggplant to the hot oil a few slices at a time and sautéthe eggplant slices, turning as necessary, until tender and lightly colored, 2 to 3 minutes on each side. Transfer to a rack to drain while you sauté the remaining eggplant, adding more oil to the skillet as necessary.
- 4. To prepare a meat sauce: Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a skillet. Add the onion and cook over medium high heat, stirring frequently, until tender, 10 to 12 minutes. Add the ground meat and cook over medium heat, stirring frequently, until the meat loses its raw appearance, about 5 minutes. Add the tomatoes, garlic, cloves, cinnamon, bay leaf, allspice, salt, pepper, and about 1/2 cup water. Simmer until thick and flavorful, about 30 minutes. Add the tomato paste and red wine and continue simmering until the wine has developed a sweet aroma, about 10 minutes.
- 5. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
- 6. To assemble the moussaka: Scatter the bread crumbs in a deep, rectangular baking dish. Place a layer of half of the eggplant slices over the bread crumbs. Add the meat sauce and spread it into an even layer. Place an even layer of sliced potatoes over the sauce. Add the remaining eggplant in an even layer over the meat sauce. Pour the cheese sauce over the eggplant. Bake, uncovered, until the cheese sauce is thick and golden brown and the eggplant is very tender, about 45 minutes. Let the moussaka rest for about 20 minutes before cutting and serving.
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Lamaar Dowdy
[email protected]This moussaka was a bit time-consuming to make, but it was worth it! The flavors were incredible and the lamb was so tender. The eggplant was also cooked perfectly. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a special occasion dis
Ahmed fares
[email protected]This moussaka was delicious! The lamb was tender and flavorful, and the eggplant was cooked to perfection. The béchamel sauce was also very good. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicious and easy-to-make moussaka.
Md SaIikin
[email protected]I made this moussaka for my family and they loved it! The lamb was tender and flavorful, and the eggplant was cooked to perfection. The béchamel sauce was also very good. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicious and
anson joseph
[email protected]This moussaka was a bit time-consuming to make, but it was worth it! The flavors were incredible and the lamb was so tender. The eggplant was also cooked perfectly. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a special occasion dis
Bilawal Prince
[email protected]This moussaka was delicious! The lamb was tender and flavorful, and the eggplant was cooked to perfection. The béchamel sauce was also very good. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicious and easy-to-make moussaka.
Laila Abubakar
[email protected]I made this moussaka for my family and they loved it! The lamb was tender and flavorful, and the eggplant was cooked to perfection. The béchamel sauce was also very good. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicious and
Stella Richies
[email protected]This moussaka was a bit time-consuming to make, but it was worth it! The flavors were incredible and the lamb was so tender. The eggplant was also cooked perfectly. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a special occasion dis
Bella Fewer
[email protected]This moussaka was delicious! The lamb was tender and flavorful, and the eggplant was cooked to perfection. The béchamel sauce was also very good. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicious and easy-to-make moussaka.
Irene Moreno
[email protected]I made this moussaka for my family and they loved it! The lamb was tender and flavorful, and the eggplant was cooked to perfection. The béchamel sauce was also very good. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicious and
George's Kioi
[email protected]This moussaka was a bit time-consuming to make, but it was worth it! The flavors were incredible and the lamb was so tender. The eggplant was also cooked perfectly. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a special occasion dis
Nepolo Pius
[email protected]This moussaka was delicious! The lamb was tender and flavorful, and the eggplant was cooked to perfection. The béchamel sauce was also very good. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicious and easy-to-make moussaka.
Zaed Zaed
[email protected]I made this moussaka for my family and they loved it! The lamb was tender and flavorful, and the eggplant was cooked to perfection. The béchamel sauce was also very good. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicious and
Zulaikhah Ygongolo
[email protected]This moussaka was a bit time-consuming to make, but it was worth it! The flavors were incredible and the lamb was so tender. The eggplant was also cooked perfectly. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a special occasion dis
Noon karam
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of eggplant, but this moussaka was amazing! The eggplant was cooked to perfection and the lamb was so tender. The béchamel sauce was also very good. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicious and eas
Dhanhangma Rai
[email protected]This moussaka was easy to make and turned out great! I used ground beef instead of lamb and it was still very flavorful. The eggplant was cooked perfectly and the béchamel sauce was creamy and rich. I will definitely be making this again.
Sherry Walker
[email protected]I made this moussaka for a dinner party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the combination of flavors and textures. The lamb was especially tender and juicy. I would highly recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicious and impressive dis
m ross
[email protected]This moussaka was delicious! The lamb was tender and flavorful, and the eggplant was cooked to perfection. The béchamel sauce was creamy and rich, and the whole dish was well-seasoned. I will definitely be making this again.