NO EGGPLANT MOUSSAKA

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This dish takes some assembly but is well worth it. Minimal ingredients compared to the real thing, and most of the ingredients are everyday staples...with a very tasty result.

Provided by Wendy Fay

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Lamb     Ground

Time 2h40m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 tablespoons butter
2 onions, chopped
1 tablespoon chopped parsley
2 pounds ground lamb
2 (16 ounce) cans whole peeled tomatoes
1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
salt and pepper to taste
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 ½ cups milk
1 beaten egg
½ cup shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
4 potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease a large casserole dish.
  • Heat 2 tablespoons butter in a large heavy skillet over medium heat. Saute onions and parsley until onion is soft and translucent. Increase heat, add lamb, and cook until evenly brown. Drain excess fat, and set aside.
  • In a large bowl, combine tomatoes, Italian seasoning, salt and pepper. Chop tomatoes, and mix well with seasonings. Set aside.
  • In a saucepan over medium heat, melt 2 tablespoons butter. Stir in flour until smooth. Whisk together milk and egg, then gradually whisk into flour mixture. Cook, stirring constantly until thick and smooth. Remove from heat, and stir in grated cheese.
  • In casserole dish, place 1/3 of potato slices on the bottom, covering as well as possible. Top with half of meat mixture followed by half of tomato mixture. Repeat layers, ending with a layer of potatoes. Spread cheese sauce evenly over the top.
  • Cover, and bake in preheated oven for 1 1/2 hours. Remove cover, and bake 30 minutes, or until lightly browned.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 612.5 calories, Carbohydrate 39.5 g, Cholesterol 169.5 mg, Fat 34.5 g, Fiber 5.7 g, Protein 36.7 g, SaturatedFat 16.9 g, Sodium 535.4 mg, Sugar 10 g

Aziyah Marshall
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I love this recipe! It's so flavorful and satisfying.


MC Gbodaga
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This was my first time making moussaka and it was a success! The instructions were easy to follow and the dish turned out delicious.


Saurav Bhandari
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I've made this recipe several times and it always turns out great. It's a bit time-consuming to make, but it's totally worth it.


Bryan Holm
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This is a great recipe for a vegetarian moussaka. The eggplant is cooked perfectly and the overall flavor is delicious.


Zeereyah Alexander
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I love this recipe! It's so flavorful and satisfying.


eel ataucal
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This was my first time making moussaka and it was a success! The instructions were easy to follow and the dish turned out delicious.


Shahzaib Ali
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I've made this recipe several times and it always turns out great. It's a bit time-consuming to make, but it's totally worth it.


MD rasel hossain MD rasel hossain
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This is a really great vegetarian alternative to traditional moussaka. I made it for my family last night and they loved it! The eggplant was perfectly cooked and the overall flavor was delicious.