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Grandma's Lamb & Eggplant Moussaka Recipe

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Submitted by txblueeyes

Makes 10 servings



This is a family favorite, even for picky eaters.

Recipe Ingredients for Grandma's Lamb & Eggplant Moussaka


Meat Sauce:
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:
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

  1. Meat sauce should be prepared ahead of time.

  2. Brown onion, add meat and brown. Add spices, tomato sauce and wine.

  3. Simmer 1 hour, covered.

  4. Turn up heat to reduce sauce by 1/2. Refrigerate overnight.

  5. Cut eggplant in 1/2 inch slices. Salt and drain in colander.

  6. Brush with oil and broil until golden brown. Flip.

  7. In pan, melt butter and add flour. Slowly add milk, salt and pepper, thicken and stir out lumps.

  8. Add eggs and cheese. Line casserole dish with dry breadcrumbs (2 1/2 quart shallow dish).

  9. Layer 1/2 eggplant, meat sauce and rest of eggplant.

  10. ** Can now be frozen for future use.**

  11. Top with sauce and parmesan cheese.

  12. Bake at 350F 45 minutes.

  13. Cool 10 minutes. Serve warm, not hot, with bread.

Categories

Beef, Vegetables, Main Dish, Eastern European, Advance, Bake

Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 317.4g
Amount Per Serving
Calories
405
Calories from Fat
221
% Daily Value*
Total Fat
24.6g
38%
Saturated Fat
8.3g
42%
Trans Fat
0.0g
Cholesterol
120mg
40%
Sodium
719mg
30%
Total Carbohydrates
18.8g
6%
Dietary Fiber
4.9g
20%
Sugars
7.3g
Protein
27.9g
Vitamin A 16% Vitamin C 31%
Calcium 18% Iron 17%
* 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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Health Information

Nutrition Grade
96% confidence
B
  Good points
  • High in selenium
  • High in vitamin B12
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