Grandma's Lamb & Eggplant Moussaka Recipe
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This is a family favorite, even for picky eaters.
Recipe Ingredients for Grandma's Lamb & Eggplant Moussaka
Meat Sauce: |
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| 1 1/2 | lb ground lamb |
| 2 | tbsp butter |
| 1 | c chopped onion |
| 1 | clove garlic, crushed |
| 1/2 | tsp oregano |
| 1/2 | tsp nutmeg |
| 1 | tsp basil |
| 3 | tbsp chopped parsley |
| 1/4 | tsp pepper |
| 1 | tsp salt |
| 8 | oz tomato sauce |
| 1 | c wine, white or red |
| 2 | eggplants |
| 1/2 | c olive oil |
Cream Sauce: |
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| 2 | tbsp butter |
| 1/2 | c flour |
| 1/2 | tsp salt |
| 1 | dash pepper |
| 2 | c milk |
| 2 | eggs, beaten |
| 1/2 | c grated cheddar |
| 1/4 | c dry bread crumbs |
| 1/2 | c parmesan cheese |
Recipe Directions for Grandma's Lamb & Eggplant Moussaka
- Meat sauce should be prepared ahead of time.
- Brown onion, add meat and brown. Add spices, tomato sauce and wine.
- Simmer 1 hour, covered.
- Turn up heat to reduce sauce by 1/2. Refrigerate overnight.
- Cut eggplant in 1/2 inch slices. Salt and drain in colander.
- Brush with oil and broil until golden brown. Flip.
- In pan, melt butter and add flour. Slowly add milk, salt and pepper, thicken and stir out lumps.
- Add eggs and cheese. Line casserole dish with dry breadcrumbs (2 1/2 quart shallow dish).
- Layer 1/2 eggplant, meat sauce and rest of eggplant.
- ** Can now be frozen for future use.**
- Top with sauce and parmesan cheese.
- Bake at 350F 45 minutes.
- Cool 10 minutes. Serve warm, not hot, with bread.
Beef, Vegetables, Main Dish, Eastern European, Advance, Bake
| Nutrition Facts | ||||||
Serving Size 317.4g |
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Amount Per Serving |
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Calories 405 Calories from Fat
221 |
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% Daily Value* |
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Total Fat
24.6g 38%
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Saturated Fat
8.3g 42%
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Trans Fat
0.0g |
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Cholesterol
120mg 40%
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Sodium
719mg 30%
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Total Carbohydrates
18.8g 6%
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Dietary Fiber
4.9g 20%
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Sugars
7.3g |
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Protein
27.9g
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* Based on a 2000 calorie diet
Nutritional details are an estimate and should only be used as a guide for approximation. |
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| Nutrition Grade
96% confidence |
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